andropetalous
|an-dro-pet-al-ous|
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/ˌændroʊˈpɛtələs/
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/ˌandrəʊˈpɛtələs/
petals from stamens
Etymology
Etymology Information
'andropetalous' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'andro-' meaning 'man, male' and 'petalon' meaning 'petal.'
Historical Evolution
'andropetalous' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots, and has been used in botanical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having petals derived from stamens,' and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having petals that are derived from or modified stamens.
The flower is andropetalous, with its petals originating from stamens.
Synonyms
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