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heptamerous

American  
[hep-tam-er-uhs] / hɛpˈtæm ər əs /

adjective

  1. consisting of or divided into seven parts.

heptamerous British  
/ hɛpˈtæmərəs /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of heptamerous

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

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Heptamerous, its parts in sevens.

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