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exogamic

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ex·og·a·my  (k-sg-m)
n.
1. The custom of marrying outside the tribe, family, clan, or other social unit.
2. Biology The fusion of two gametes that are not closely related.
exo·gamic (ks-gmk), ex·oga·mous (k-sg-ms) adj.
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Adj.1.exogamic - characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related
exogamous
phytology, botany - the branch of biology that studies plants
2.exogamic - pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only outside the limits of a clan or tribe
exogamous
anthropology - the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings
outbred - bred of parents not closely related; having parents of different classes or tribes
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