'amphibolostylous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphibolos,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'bolos' meant 'throwing,' combined with 'stylos' meaning 'pillar' or 'style.'

'amphibolos' transformed into the modern English word 'amphibolostylous' through scientific Latin.

Initially, it meant 'having two different styles,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.