n. pl. an·droe·ci·a (-shē-ə, -shə) The stamens of a flower considered as a group. [New Latin : ANDR(O)- + Greek oikion, diminutive of oikos, house; see weik-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] an·droecial (-shəl) adj. |
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