Tetramerous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Tetramerous is an adjective meaning (botany) in four parts: such that each whorl (of flower parts) has four flower parts.
Meaning
(botany) in four parts: such that each whorl (of flower parts) has four flower parts.
Example Sentences
As their name suggests, the crucifers have tetramerous flowers.
Synonyms for tetramerous
Depending on context, synonyms include many-sided, multilateral.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include many-sided, multilateral, dimerous, pentamerous, tetradelphous, tetraspermous.
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