hologyny

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UK/hɒˈlɒdʒɪnɪ/

noun

The inheritance of genetic characteristics solely through females.

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Meanings

nounhologyny (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe inheritance of genetic characteristics solely through females.

Origin

From holo- + -gyny.

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APA

hologyny. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hologyny

MLA

“hologyny.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hologyny. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hologyny,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hologyny.

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