mo·nan·drous (m -n n drs)adj. 1. Botany Having flowers bearing a single stamen, as in the poinsettia. 2. Of, relating to, or characterized by monandry. |
monandrous [mɒˈnændrəs]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) having or preferring only one male sexual partner over a period of time
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) (of plants) having flowers with only one stamen
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) (of flowers) having only one stamen
[from mono- + -androus]
monandry n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. |  monandrous - having only one husband at a time monogamous - (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate; "monogamous marriage"; "monogamous for life" |
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