syngameon

noun

syn·​game·​on

sinˈgamēən,

siŋˈg-,

-gām-

plural -s

: the members of a population capable of exchanging genes directly or indirectly

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek syngameon, syngamoun, neuter of syngameōn, syngamōn, present participle of syngamein to marry together, from syngamos united in wedlock, connected by marriage

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