monadelphous
|mon-a-del-phous|
C2
/ˌmɒnəˈdɛlfəs/
united stamens
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monadelphous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'monadelphos,' where 'monos' meant 'single' and 'adelphos' meant 'brother.'
Historical Evolution
'monadelphos' transformed into the modern English word 'monadelphous' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'single brother,' but over time it evolved into its current botanical meaning of 'having stamens united by their filaments into a single group.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having stamens united by their filaments into a single group.
The flower is monadelphous, with all stamens forming a single bundle.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 12:54