monoecism

noun

mon·​oe·​cism mə-ˈnē-ˌsi-zəm How to pronounce monoecism (audio)
mä-
: the condition of being monoecious

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of monoecism was circa 1875

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“Monoecism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monoecism. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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