allagostemonous
|al-la-go-ste-mo-nous|
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/ˌæl.ə.ɡoʊˈstɛm.ə.nəs/
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/ˌæl.ə.ɡəʊˈstɛm.ə.nəs/
different stamens
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allagostemonous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allagostemon,' where 'allago-' meant 'different' and 'stemon' meant 'stamen.'
Historical Evolution
'allagostemon' transformed into the modern English word 'allagostemonous' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having different stamens,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having stamens that are different in number or arrangement from the petals.
The plant is allagostemonous, with stamens arranged in a unique pattern.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 20:51