monolectic

English

Etymology

From mono- + -lectic.

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: mo‧no‧lect‧ic
  • Rhymes: -ɛktɪk

Adjective

monolectic (comparative more monolectic, superlative most monolectic)

  1. (entomology) Of or relating to an insect (especially a bee) which collects pollen from the flowers of a single plant species.
  2. (grammar) Of or relating to a term consisting of one word; one-worded, singleworded.
    A polylectic term is a multi-word term, as opposed to a monolectic term which is a one-word term.

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References

  • (entomology): Edward M. Barrows (2001) Animal-behavior Desk Reference: A Dictionary of Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Evolution, 2nd edition, Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press, →ISBN.
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