hexamerous

[ hek-sam-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. consisting of or divided into six parts.
2. Zoology. having a radially symmetrical arrangement of organs in six groups.
3. Botany. having six members in each whorl.

hexamerous

/ hɛkˈsæmərəs /

adjective

1. (esp of the parts of a plant) arranged in groups of six

Derived Forms

• hexˈamerism, noun

Other Words From

• hex·am·er·ism [hek-, sam, -, uh, -riz-, uh, m], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hexamerous¹

1855–60; < Late Latin hexamerus < Greek hexámeros of six parts, equivalent to hexa- hexa- + mér ( os ) share, part + -os adj. suffix ( -ous )