Clinandrium Definition

klĭ-năndrē-əm
clinandrium
noun
A hollow containing the anther in the upper part of the column of an orchid flower.
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Origin of Clinandrium

  • New Latin clīnandrium Greek klīnē couch (from klīnein to recline klei- in Indo-European roots) New Latin -andrium stamen (from Greek anēr andr- man –andry)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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