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chasmogamy
/ kæzˈmɒɡəmɪ /
noun
- botany the production of flowers that open, so as to expose the reproductive organs and allow cross-pollination Compare cleistogamy
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Derived Forms
- chasˈmogamous, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chasmogamy1
C20: from New Latin ( flores ) chasmogami from Greek khasma chasm + -gamy
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