Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Same as exogamous.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • adjective Of or pertaining to exogamy

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related
  • adjective pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only outside the limits of a clan or tribe

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word exogamic.

Examples

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.