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Webster 1913 Edition


Thelytokous

The-lyt′o-kous

(thē̍-lĭt′ō̍-kŭs)
,
Adj.
[Gr.
θῆλυσ
female +
τόκοσ
a bringing forth.]
(Zool.)
Producing females only; – said of certain female insects.

Definition 2024


thelytokous

thelytokous

English

Adjective

thelytokous (not comparable)

  1. That produces female offspring (only)