isostichous
|i-so-stich-ous|
/ˌaɪsəˈstɪkəs/
equal rows
Etymology
'isostichous' originates from New/Modern Latin (used in botanical Latin), ultimately from Greek: 'isos' meaning 'equal' and 'stichos' meaning 'row'.
'isostichous' was formed in New/Modern Latin from the Greek elements 'isos' + 'stichos' (meaning 'equal' + 'row') and was adopted into English botanical usage as 'isostichous'.
Initially it meant 'having equal rows' in technical botanical descriptions, and this specific technical meaning has been retained in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having parts (such as leaves or scales) arranged in equal rows or ranks, especially used in botanical descriptions.
The fern's pinnae are isostichous, forming equal ranks along the rachis.
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Last updated: 2025/09/19 05:40