Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Mason Good (1764–1827), physician and surgeon. From scientific Latin monoicus + -ous. Compare French monoïque.
Definition of monoicous in US English:
monoicous
adjectivemɒˈnəʊɪkəs
Botany
Monoecious. Now rare.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Mason Good (1764–1827), physician and surgeon. From scientific Latin monoicus + -ous. Compare French monoïque.