deuterogamy noun. [dju:tǝ'rɒgǝmi] M17.
[Greek deuterogamia, formed as DEUTERO- + -GAMY.]
1. Marriage after the death or divorce of a first spouse. M17.

2. Botany. Fertilization occurring other than by simple fusion of gametes. L19.

■ deuterogamist noun a person who practises or upholds deuterogamy M18.

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