achlamydeous

adjective

achla·​myd·​e·​ous

¦ā-klə-ˈmi-dē-əs,

ˌa-klə-

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Achlamydeae

often, of flowers : lacking both calyx and corolla

Word History

Etymology

a- entry 2 + chlamyd- + -eous

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

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