polyadelphous

English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ Ancient Greek ἀδελφός (adelphós) +‎ -ous.

Adjective

polyadelphous (not comparable)

(botany) Having stamens combined in more than two groups.

Usage notes

Used of either a flower or a plant bearing such flowers.

References

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

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