Definition of monandry in English:

monandry

noun mɒˈnandriməˈnændri

mass noun

1Zoology
A pattern of mating in which a female has only one mate at a time.
Example sentencesExamples
- These females were prevented from remating and hence experienced forced monandry.
1. 1.1 The custom of having only one husband at a time.
2Botany
The state of having a single stamen.

Derivatives

monandrous

adjective mɒˈnandrəs

It is a predominantly monandrous species in which a reduced frequency of polyandry has proved to be modulated by both genetic and environmental or physiological factors.
Example sentencesExamples
- All species studied are monandrous orchids, therefore the number of pollen presented in the Table 2 corresponds to the number of pollen grains per flower.
- Longevity of monandrous females was not related to female body weight, nor was there any relationship between degree of polyandry and female body weight.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from mono- 'single', on the pattern of words such as polyandry.

Definition of monandry in US English:

monandry

nounməˈnandrēməˈnændri

1Zoology
A pattern of mating in which a female has only one mate at a time.
Example sentencesExamples
- These females were prevented from remating and hence experienced forced monandry.
1. 1.1 The custom of having only one husband at a time.
2Botany
The state of having a single stamen.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from mono- ‘single’, on the pattern of words such as polyandry.

词汇	monandry
释义	Definition of monandry in English: monandry noun mɒˈnandriməˈnændri mass noun 1Zoology A pattern of mating in which a female has only one mate at a time. Example sentencesExamples These females were prevented from remating and hence experienced forced monandry. 1.1 The custom of having only one husband at a time. 2Botany The state of having a single stamen. Derivatives monandrous adjective mɒˈnandrəs It is a predominantly monandrous species in which a reduced frequency of polyandry has proved to be modulated by both genetic and environmental or physiological factors. Example sentencesExamples All species studied are monandrous orchids, therefore the number of pollen presented in the Table 2 corresponds to the number of pollen grains per flower. Longevity of monandrous females was not related to female body weight, nor was there any relationship between degree of polyandry and female body weight. Origin Mid 19th century: from mono- 'single', on the pattern of words such as polyandry. Definition of monandry in US English: monandry nounməˈnandrēməˈnændri 1Zoology A pattern of mating in which a female has only one mate at a time. Example sentencesExamples These females were prevented from remating and hence experienced forced monandry. 1.1 The custom of having only one husband at a time. 2Botany The state of having a single stamen. Origin Mid 19th century: from mono- ‘single’, on the pattern of words such as polyandry.
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