— diclinism , n.
/duy"kleuh neuhs, duy kluy"-/ , adj. Bot.
1. (of a plant species, variety, etc.) having the stamens and the pistils in separate flowers, either on the same plant or on different plants; either monoecious or dioecious.
2. (of a flower) having only stamens or only pistils; unisexual.
[ 1820-30; DI- 1 + Gk klín ( e ) couch, bed + -OUS ]