heptamerous

[ hep-tam-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. consisting of or divided into seven parts.

heptamerous

/ hɛpˈtæmərəs /

adjective

1. (esp of plant parts such as petals or sepals) arranged in groups of seven

Word History and Origins

Origin of heptamerous¹

First recorded in 1780–90; hepta- + -merous