anisopetalous
|an-is-o-pet-a-lous|
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/ˌænɪsəˈpɛtələs/
unequal petals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anisopetalous' originates from New Latin/botanical formation, ultimately from Ancient Greek 'anisos' and 'petalon', where 'anisos' meant 'unequal' and 'petalon' meant 'leaf' or 'petal'.
Historical Evolution
'anisopetalous' was formed in New Latin as 'anisopetalus' (used in botanical descriptions) and entered English scientific vocabulary as 'anisopetalous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'having unequal petals' in botanical descriptions, and this specific meaning has been retained in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having petals of unequal size or shape (used of flowers).
The flower is anisopetalous, with one petal noticeably larger than the others.
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Last updated: 2025/08/13 14:51