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diadelphous

Syllabification: (di·a·del·phous)
Pronunciation: /ˌdīəˈdelfəs/
Definition of diadelphous

adjective

Botany
  • (of stamens) united by their filaments so as to form two groups.

Origin:

early 19th century: from di-1 'two' + Greek adelphos 'brother' + -ous

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