polyadelphous
|pol-y-a-del-phous|
C2
/ˌpɒliəˈdɛlfəs/
stamens in groups
Etymology
Etymology Information
'polyadelphous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'polys' meaning 'many' and 'adelphos' meaning 'brother'.
Historical Evolution
'polyadelphous' was directly borrowed from Greek into English, maintaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having many brotherly groups', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern botanical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having stamens united in three or more groups by their filaments.
The flower is polyadelphous, with its stamens grouped in clusters.
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