-nē noun
( -es )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary heter- + -gony
1. : the state of having two or more kinds of perfect flowers varying in relative length of androecium and gynoecium — opposed to homogony ; distinguished from heteromorphism
2.
a. : alternation of generations ; especially : alternation of a dioecious and hermaphroditic generation
b. : heterogamous reproduction
c. : allometry