Associations to the word «Pentamerous»

Wiktionary

PENTAMEROUS, adjective. (botany) In five parts; made up of five parts.

Dictionary definition

PENTAMEROUS, adjective. Divided into five parts; specifically, having each floral whorl consist of five (or a multiple of five) members; "pentamerous flowers".

Wise words

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