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pseudogamy

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

gynogenesis

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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noun

Meaning 2

any reproductive process that requires pollination but does not involve male inheritance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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noun

Meaning 3

a type of agamospermy in which the endosperm is fertilized but the embryo is not.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek ψεύδω (pseúdō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ής (-ḗs) Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs)der. Middle English pseudo- English pseudo- English -gamy English pseudogamy From pseudo- + -gamy.