distichous


dis·ti·chous

adj \ˈdis-ti-kəs\

Definition of DISTICHOUS

: disposed in two vertical rows <distichous leaves>

Origin of DISTICHOUS

Late Latin distichus, from Greek distichos
First Known Use: circa 1753

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