zygomorphous
|zy-go-mor-phous|
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/ˌzaɪɡəˈmɔrfəs/
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/ˌzaɪɡəˈmɔːfəs/
bilateral symmetry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'zygomorphous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'zygon,' meaning 'yoke' and 'morphē,' meaning 'form.'
Historical Evolution
'zygomorphous' was derived from the Greek word 'zygomorphos,' which was adopted into modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'yoke-shaped,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'bilaterally symmetrical.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having bilateral symmetry, especially in flowers where one half is a mirror image of the other.
The orchid is a zygomorphous flower, with its petals arranged in a symmetrical pattern.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 23:36