isostemonous
|i-so-ste-mo-nous|
C2
/ˌaɪsəˈstiːmənəs/
equal stamens
Etymology
Etymology Information
'isostemonous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'isos' meaning 'equal' and 'stemon' meaning 'stamen'.
Historical Evolution
'isos' and 'stemon' combined in Greek to form 'isostemonous', which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having equal stamens', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having stamens that are equal in number to the petals or sepals.
The flower is isostemonous, with five stamens matching its five petals.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 04:45