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Synanthy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Synanthy is a noun meaning (botany) the abnormal fusion of two or more flowers.

Meaning

(botany) the abnormal fusion of two or more flowers.

Example Sentences

Many of the recorded cases of synanthy are really cases of the adhesion of the inflorescence rather than of the flowers.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include synanthesis, synanthery, synacme, synandry, synema, synandrium.

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