diclinism Bot.
(ˈdaɪklɪnɪz(ə)m)
[mod. f. as next + -ism: in F. diclinisme.]
The condition of being diclinous.
| 1882 Vines Sachs' Bot. 920 The arrangements..manifested in polygamy, diclinism, dichogamy, dimorphism..are different means for promoting the cross-fertilisation of individuals belonging to the same species. |