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monandrous

(mō nan′drəs, mə-)

adjective

of or characterized by monandry
having only one stamen, as some flowers

Origin: Gr monandros, having one husband: see mon- & -androus

See monandrous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Botany Having flowers bearing a single stamen, as in the poinsettia.
Of, relating to, or characterized by monandry.

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