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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
.

Definition 2024


proterandrous

proterandrous

English

Adjective

proterandrous (not comparable)

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

Antonyms