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

Other Word Forms

• hexamerism 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 )

Example Sentences

Hexamerous, its parts in sixes.

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