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polystichous

[puh-lis-ti-kuhs]

po·lys·ti·chous

[puh-lis-ti-kuhs]
adjective
arranged in rows or series.

Origin:
1885–90; < Greek polýstichos having many lines or verses; see poly-, -stichous
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Polystichous is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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polystichous (ˌpɒlɪˈstaɪkəs)
 
adj
(of plant parts) arranged in a number of rows

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polystichous po·lys·ti·chous (pə-lĭs'tĭ-kəs)
adj.
Arranged in two or more rows.

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