ˈferəˌmōn noun
( -s )
Etymology: phero- (from Greek pherein to carry) + -mone (as in hormone ); from its conveying information from one individual to another — more at bear
: a chemical substance that is produced by an animal and serves as a specific stimulus to other individuals of the same species for one or more behavioral responses
• pher·o·mon·al ˌferəˈmōn ə l adjective
• pher·o·mo·nal·ly - ə lē adverb