trimerous

adjective

trim·​er·​ous ˈtri-mə-rəs How to pronounce trimerous (audio)
: having the parts in threes
used of a flower and often written 3-merous

Word History

Etymology

New Latin trimerus, from Greek tri- + meros part — more at merit entry 1

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trimerous was in 1826

Dictionary Entries Near trimerous

Cite this Entry

“Trimerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trimerous. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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