diplostemonous

dip·lo·ste·mo·nous

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Definitions of diplostemonous word

adjective diplostemonous having two whorls of stamens, with the outer whorl opposite the sepals and the inner whorl opposite the petals. 1
adjective diplostemonous (of plants) having twice as many stamens as petals, esp with the stamens arranged in two whorls 0
adjective diplostemonous (botany) Having twice as many stamens as petals in two whorls, the inner aligned with the petals. 0
adjective diplostemonous (botany, uncommon) Having twice as many stamens as petals. 0

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; diplo- + Greek stḗmon- (stem of stḗmôn) the warp (see stamen) + -ous

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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