-gam- /-gam-/ or gamo- /gam-ō- or gam-o-/

1. Signifying: marriage
2. Union
3. Reproduction or fertilization

gamogenˈesis noun

Sexual reproduction

gamopetˈalous adjective

With petals united

gamophyllˈous adjective

With perianth leaves united

gamosepˈalous adjective

With sepals united

gamotropˈic adjective

gamotˈropism noun

The tendency of gametes to attract each other

-gamous adj combining form

1. Denoting: having a stated number of spouses, as in bigamous
2. Relating to a stated means of fertilization or reproduction, as in allogamous

-gamy n combining form

1. Denoting: marriage, or supposed marriage, to a stated number of spouses
2. A stated means of fertilization or reproduction

gam¹ /gam/

1. A collective noun for whales, a school
2. A social visit (esp between whalers) at sea (old US)

To associate in a gam

To call on, exchange courtesies with

gam² /gam/ (Scot)

1. A tooth or tusk
2. The mouth

gam³ /gam/ (slang)

A human leg, esp female

gam⁴ /gam/ (vulgar sl)

(to practise) oral sex

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