autoicous

[ aw-toi-kuhs ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. having the male and female organs on the same plant.

autoicous

/ ɔːˈtɔɪkəs /

adjective

1. (of plants, esp mosses) having male and female reproductive organs on the same plant

Word History and Origins

Origin of autoicous¹

aut- + oic- (< Greek oik-, stem of oîkos house) + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of autoicous¹

C19: from auto- + Greek oikos dwelling