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- [zuh-nog-uh-mee]
- /zəˈnɒg ə mi/
- /ziː.ˈnɒ.ɡə.mɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zuh-nog-uh-mee]
- /zəˈnɒg ə mi/
Definitions of xenogamy word
- noun xenogamy pollination of the stigma of a flower by pollen from a flower on another plant. 1
- noun xenogamy (botany) The transfer of pollen from the anthers of one plant to the stigma of another; cross-pollination. 1
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Origin of xenogamy
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; xeno- + -gamy
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Parts of speech for Xenogamy
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xenogamy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
xenogamy usage trend in Literature
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