"polyadelphous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From poly- + Ancient Greek ἀδελφός (adelphós) + -ous. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly}} poly- +, {{uder|en|grc|ἀδελφός}} Ancient Greek ἀδελφός (adelphós), {{suffix|en||ous}} + -ous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} polyadelphous (not comparable)
  1. (botany) Having stamens combined in more than two groups. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Botany

Alternative forms

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