HEREDITARIANISM
\hɪɹˌɛdɪtˈe͡əɹi͡ənˌɪzəm], \hɪɹˌɛdɪtˈeəɹiənˌɪzəm], \h_ɪ_ɹ_ˌɛ_d_ɪ_t_ˈeə_ɹ_iə_n_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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the philosophical doctrine that heredity is more important than environment in determining intellectual growth
By Princeton University
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.