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heterogynous

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having females very unlike the males in form and structure.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

Examples

  • Some heterogynous insects have winged males and wingless females.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sexodimorphic

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Having females of two different kinds, one sexual and the other abortive or neuter, as ants or bees.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Ancient Greek [Term?] hetero- + -genous