polystichous

American

[puh-lis-ti-kuhs] / pəˈlɪs tɪ kəs /

adjective

arranged in rows or series.

polystichous British

/ ˌpɒlɪˈstaɪkəs /

adjective

(of plant parts) arranged in a number of rows

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Etymology

Origin of polystichous

1885–90; < Greek polýstichos having many lines or verses; see poly-, -stichous

Example Sentences

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Elongated, cylindrical, rounded at both ends; thick cuticle with acicular spicules; radula polystichous or wanting.

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