diadelphous

(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

Origin: < 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

See diadelphous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Having the filaments of a flower united into two groups: diadelphous stamens.

Origin:

Origin: di-1

Origin: + Greek adelphos, brother

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