achlamydeae
|ach-la-my-de-ae|
C2
/ˌæk.ləˈmɪd.i.i/
plants without a perianth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achlamydeae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achlamydos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chlamys' meant 'cloak or covering.'
Historical Evolution
'achlamydos' transformed into the Latin word 'achlamydeae,' and eventually became the modern English word 'achlamydeae.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a covering,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'plants lacking a perianth.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of plants in the botanical classification that lack a perianth (the outer part of a flower, consisting of the calyx and corolla).
The achlamydeae are often studied for their unique floral structures.
Last updated: 2025/04/21 05:06