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diadelphous Definition

dia·del·phous (dī′ə delfəs)

adjective

  1. arranged in two bundles or sets by the fusion of the filaments: said of stamens
  2. having the stamens so arranged, as in the sweet pea

Etymology: < di- + Gr adelphos, brother < a-, copulative + delphys, womb (see dolphin); used in contrast to phratēr, brother, commonly used for cousins and other relatives and for political colleagues; + -ous

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