inequilateral
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of inequilateral
First recorded in 1655–65; in- 3 + equilateral
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These are cordate at their base and mainly inequilateral, but the general shape varies to a considerable extent.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Hugo de Vries
A simple vertical elevation of the occiput, giving the head in most instances a squared and inequilateral form.
From Some Observations on the Ethnography and Archaeology of the American Aborigines by Samuel George Morton
Under the microscope they are yellowish, oval or short oblong, often inequilateral, 6–8 × 4–5 µ.
From Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc. by George Francis Atkinson
The spores are wood brown in color, oval to short elliptical and inequilateral 6–8 × 4–5 µ.
From Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc. by George Francis Atkinson
The spores are sub-elliptical, sometimes inequilateral, and measure from 8–12 × 4–6 µ.
From Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc. by George Francis Atkinson
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