Definition of Polyoicous

1. Adjective. Having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant.

Exact synonyms: Heteroicous, Polygamous
Similar to: Monecious, Monoecious, Monoicous

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polyoicous

polynucleotides
polynucleotidic
polynya
polynyas
polynyi
polynym
polynymous
polynyms
polyocracy
polyoctenamer
polyoctenamers
polyodic
polyodont
polyodontia
polyoestrous
polyoicous (current term)
polyol
polyol pathway
polyolefin
polyolefine
polyolefines
polyolefins
polyols
polyoma
polyoma virus
polyomas
polyomavirus
polyomavirus hominis 1
polyomavirus hominis 2
polyomavirus macacae

Literary usage of Polyoicous

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Transactions of the Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences by Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences (1900)
"The species has also been reported from China by Professor Massalongo, who describes the inflorescence as polyoicous.* 6. ..."

2. Journal of Botany, British and Foreign (1900)
"polyoicous; male branches short and thick, later becoming elongated ; of a beautiful yellow or yellow-brown colour; ..."

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