triadelphous

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English

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Etymology

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From tri- +‎ Ancient Greek ἀδελφός (adelphós) +‎ -ous.

Adjective

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triadelphous (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Having its stamens fused together at least partly by the filaments so that they form three separate groups, some of which may contain a lone stamen.

Usage notes

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  • Said of either a flower of a plants bearing such flowers.