monandrous

mo·nan·drous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [muh-nan-druh s]
- /məˈnæn drəs/
- /mənˈandrəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-nan-druh s]
- /məˈnæn drəs/

Definitions of monandrous word

adjective monandrous of, relating to, or characterized by monandry. 1
adjective monandrous Botany. (of a flower) having only one stamen. (of a plant) having such flowers. 1
noun monandrous (botany) Having only one stamen in each flower. 1
adjective monandrous having or preferring only one male sexual partner over a period of time 0
adjective monandrous (of plants) having flowers with only one stamen 0
adjective monandrous (of flowers) having only one stamen 0

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Origin of monandrous

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

From the Greek word mónandros, dating back to 1800-10. See mon-, -androus

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Parts of speech for Monandrous

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monandrous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

monandrous usage trend in Literature

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