English word dioecious comes from English di-, English -oecious
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| di- | English (eng) | (uncommon) Alternative form of dis-. Two, twice, or double A form of dia- before a vowel. |
| -oecious | English (eng) | (biology) Forms adjectives describing the host of an organism.. Forms adjectives describing the arrangement of sexual organs. |
| dioecious | English (eng) | (botany) Having the male and female reproductive organs on separate plants (of the same species) rather than different parts of the same plant.. (zoology, rare) Having two distinct sexes. |