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diadelphous

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di⋅a⋅del⋅phous

  [dahy-uh-del-fuhs]
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–adjective Botany.
1. (of stamens) united into two sets by their filaments.
2. (of plants) having the stamens so united.
Origin:
1800–10; di- 1 + -adelphous
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di·a·del·phous   (dī'ə-děl'fəs)   
adj.  Having the filaments of a flower united into two groups: diadelphous stamens.

[di-1 + Greek adelphos, brother.]
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diadelphous   (dī'ə-děl'fəs)  Pronunciation Key 

  1. Gathered into two groups or bundles of equal or different number. The stamens of certain flowers, such as those of some members of the bean family, are diadelphous.

  2. Having stamens so arranged.


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