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pentamerous

Syllabification: (pen·tam·er·ous)
Pronunciation: /penˈtamərəs/
Definition of pentamerous

adjective

Botany & Zoology
  • having parts arranged in groups of five.
  • consisting of five joints or parts. Compare with pentameral.

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