apetalous
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of apetalous
From the New Latin word apetalus, dating back to 1700–10. See a- 6, petalous
Example Sentences
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Myristica, mī-ris′ti-ka, n. a genus of fragrant apetalous trees—the nutmegs: the kernel of the seed of Myristica fragrans, as used in cookery.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
Stam′inal, Stamin′ēous, consisting of or possessing stamens: pertaining to, or attached to, the stamen: apetalous, as certain flowers; Stam′inate, -d, having or producing stamens; Staminif′erous, Staminig′erous, bearing or having stamens.—ns.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
Herbs or trees, with small inconspicuous apetalous flowers. 1a.
From The Plants of Michigan Simple Keys for the Identification of the Native Seed Plants of the State by Henry Allan Gleason
Some nearly apetalous fertile flowers next the ground.
From The Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States Including the District East of the Mississippi and North of North Carolina and Tennessee by Asa Gray
Rivina, ri-vī′na, n. a genus of apetalous plants, the pokeweed family.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various
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