"pelorian" meaning in All languages combined

See pelorian on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more pelorian [comparative], most pelorian [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} pelorian (comparative more pelorian, superlative most pelorian)
  1. (botany) Exhibiting peloria (abnormal regularity). Categories (topical): Botany
    Sense id: en-pelorian-en-adj-fINLE6LH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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