heptamerous

English

Etymology

Formed in English as hepta- + -merous, as opposed to the apparent surface analysis of heptamer + -ous; compare the Ancient Greek ἑπτᾰμερής (heptamerḗs, having seven parts).

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Adjective

heptamerous (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Comprising seven parts or members, as with seven petals on a flower.

Synonyms

septempartite, septenate

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