"synanthy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: synanthies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} synanthy (usually uncountable, plural synanthies)
  1. (botany) the abnormal fusion of two or more flowers Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Botany
    Sense id: en-synanthy-en-noun-SytZ5R4f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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