clinandrium

[kli-nan-dree-uh m]

noun, plural cli·nan·dri·a

[kli-nan-dree-uh] /klɪˈnæn dri ə/.

a cavity in the apex of the column in orchids, in which the anthers rest; the androclinium.

Origin of clinandrium

From New Latin, dating back to 1860–65; see origin at androclinium

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British Dictionary definitions for clinandrium

clinandrium

noun plural -dria (-drɪə)

botany a cavity in the upper part of the column of an orchid flower that contains the anthersAlso called: androclinium

Word Origin for clinandrium

C19: from New Latin, literally: bed for stamen, from Greek klinē couch + anēr man + -ium

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