diadelphous

adjective

di·​adel·​phous ˌdī-ə-ˈdel-fəs How to pronounce diadelphous (audio)
: united by filaments into two fascicles
used of stamens

Word History

Etymology

di- + -adelphous

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of diadelphous was in 1807

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Cite this Entry

“Diadelphous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diadelphous. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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