Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: orthoepy
Next word: orthogenesis
Definition of: orthogamy
(ôr·thog′ə·mē) noun
1. Bot. Immediate or direct self-fertilization of the ovary, as by the stamens of the same flower; autogamy.
2. Normal bisexual union.
—or·tho·gam·ic (ôr′thō·gam′ik), or·thog′a·mous adjective
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: