diadelphous
|di-a-del-phous|
C2
/ˌdaɪəˈdɛlfəs/
two-part stamens
Etymology
Etymology Information
'diadelphous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'diadelphos,' where 'di-' meant 'two' and 'adelphos' meant 'brother.'
Historical Evolution
'diadelphos' transformed into the Latin word 'diadelphus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'diadelphous.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having two brotherly parts,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having stamens united into two groups.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having stamens united by their filaments into two groups.
The flower is diadelphous, with its stamens forming two distinct bundles.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 13:05