androclinia
|an-dro-cli-ni-a|
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/ˌændroʊˈklɪniə/
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/ˌændrəʊˈklɪniə/
leaning toward the male organ (in plants)
Etymology
Etymology Information
'androclinia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'anēr, andros' meaning 'man, male' and 'klinein' meaning 'to lean'.
Historical Evolution
'androclinia' was formed in modern scientific Latin from Greek roots and adopted directly into English botanical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the inclination of flowers towards the male organ, and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition in plants where the flowers are inclined or bent towards the male organ (androecium).
The botanist observed androclinia in several species of lilies.
Synonyms
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