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ENDOGAMIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does endogamic mean? 

ENDOGAMIC (adjective)
  The adjective ENDOGAMIC has 2 senses:

1. characterized by or fit for fertilization by pollen from another flower of the same kindplay

2. pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only within the limits of a clan or tribeplay

  Familiarity information: ENDOGAMIC used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ENDOGAMIC (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Characterized by or fit for fertilization by pollen from another flower of the same kind

Synonyms:

endogamic; endogamous

Domain category:

botany; phytology (the branch of biology that studies plants)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only within the limits of a clan or tribe

Synonyms:

endogamic; endogamous

Domain category:

anthropology (the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings)


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