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apomict

noun
apo·​mict | \ ˈa-pÉ™-ËŒmikt How to pronounce apomict (audio) \

Definition of apomict

: one produced or reproducing by apomixis

Other Words from apomict

apomictic \ ËŒa-​pÉ™-​ˈmik-​tik How to pronounce apomictic (audio) \ adjective
apomictically \ -​ti-​k(É™-​)lÄ“ How to pronounce apomictically (audio) \ adverb

First Known Use of apomict

1930, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for apomict

probably back-formation from International Scientific Vocabulary apomictic, from apo- + Greek mignynai to mix — more at mix

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