hexapterous

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἑξαπτέρυγος (hexaptérugos), equivalent to hexa- +‎ -pterous.

Adjective

hexapterous (not comparable)

(botany) Having six wing-like processes or extensions[1]

References

Asa Gray (1857) “[Glossary […].] Hexapterous.”, in First Lessons in Botany and Vegetable Physiology, […], New York, N.Y.: Ivison & Phinney and G[eorge] P[almer] Putnam & Co., […], →OCLC.

“hexapterous”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

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