polymerous

American

[puh-lim-er-uhs] / pəˈlɪm ər əs /

adjective

Biology. composed of many parts.
Botany. having numerous members in each whorl.

polymerous British

/ pəˈlɪmərəs /

adjective

(of flowers) having the petals, sepals, and other parts arranged in whorls of many parts
biology having or being composed of many parts

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Etymology

Origin of polymerous

First recorded in 1855–60; polymer + -ous

Example Sentences

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For its political result naturally it requires polymerous support.

From Freedom's Battle Being a Comprehensive Collection of Writings and Speeches on the Present Situation by Gandhi, Mahatma

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