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Definition of: dioecious
(dī·ē′shəs) adjective Bot.
Having the male and female organs borne by different individuals, as a plant with stamens and pistils in separate individuals: also spelled diecious. Also di·oi·cous (dī·oi′kəs). [<DI-2 + Gk. oikia house, dwelling]
—di·oe′cious·ly adverb
—di·oe′cious·ness noun
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