equal-stamened
|e-qual-sta-mened|
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/ˌiːkwəlˈsteɪmənd/
having stamens of equal length
Etymology
Etymology Information
'equal-stamened' is formed from the English words 'equal' and 'stamened', where 'equal' means 'the same in quantity, size, degree, or value' and 'stamened' refers to having stamens.
Historical Evolution
'equal-stamened' was coined in English by combining 'equal' and 'stamened' to describe flowers with stamens of equal length.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it specifically described flowers with stamens of equal length, and this meaning has remained unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
(of a flower) having stamens of equal length.
The plant is characterized by its equal-stamened flowers.
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Last updated: 2025/08/01 17:57