HOMONOMOUS


Meaning of HOMONOMOUS in English

(ˈ)hō|mänəməs, (ˈ)hä|- adjective

Etymology: Greek homonomos under the same laws, from homo- hom- + -nomos (from nomos usage, custom, law) — more at nimble

: similar in function and structure and developed to a like degree — used of metameric parts and animals

a few insects have nearly homonomous legs and wings

• ho·mon·o·mous·ly adverb

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