SINCE 1828
zygomorphic
adjective
zy·go·mor·phic
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Definition of zygomorphic
of a flower
: having floral parts unequal in size or form so that the flower is capable of division into essentially symmetrical halves by only one longitudinal plane passing through the axis
Other Words from zygomorphic
zygomorphy
\ ˈzī-gə-ˌmȯr-fē
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noun
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noun
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