exogamous

Definitions of exogamous
  1. adjective
    characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related
    synonyms: exogamic
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    antonyms:
    autogamous
    characterized by or fit for autogamy
    endogamous
    characterized by or fit for fertilization by pollen from another flower of the same kind
    self-fertilised, self-fertilized, self-pollinated
    fertilized by its own pollen
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  2. adjective
    pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only outside the limits of a clan or tribe
    synonyms: exogamic
    outbred
    bred of parents not closely related; having parents of different classes or tribes
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    antonyms:
    endogamous
    pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only within the limits of a clan or tribe
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