Associations to the word «Dioecious»

Adjective

Verb

Wiktionary

DIOECIOUS, adjective. (botany) Having the male and female reproductive organs on separate plants (of the same species) rather than different parts of the same plant.
DIOECIOUS, adjective. (zoology) (rare) Having two distinct sexes.
DIŒCIOUS, adjective. Alternative spelling of dioecious

Dictionary definition

DIOECIOUS, adjective. Having male and female reproductive organs in separate plants or animals.

Wise words

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