xenogamy

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noun

The transfer of pollen from the anthers of one plant to the stigma of another; cross-pollination.

OriginAncient Greek ξένος →
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Meanings

nounxenogamy (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe transfer of pollen from the anthers of one plant to the stigma of another; cross-pollination.
  2. uncountableCross-cultural marriage.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekξένος“stranger”
  2. Englishxenogamy

From Ancient Greek ξένος (xénos, “stranger”) + γάμος (gámos, “marriage”). By surface analysis, xeno- + -gamy.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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