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Webster 1913 Edition

Proterandrous

Proˊter-an′drous

,

Adj.

[Gr. [GREEK] earlier (fr. [GREEK] before) + [GREEK], [GREEK], man, male.]

(Bot.)

Having the stamens come to maturity before the pistil; – opposed to

proterogynous

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Definition 2025

proterandrous

proterandrous

English

Adjective

proterandrous ‎(not comparable)

(botany) Having the stamens come to maturity before the pistil.

Antonyms

proterogynous