Word: oogamous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: oo
ga
mous
Definition: Of or relating to oogamy. A form of anisogamy ( heterogamy) in which the female gamete (e.g. ovum) is significantly larger than the male gamete ( sperm) and is non-motile.
Morphemes:
Affix: oo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to eggs or ova; oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
Affix: -gamous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Having the specified form of reproduction, or reproductive organs.