posticous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of posticous
1865–70; < Latin postīcus behind, hinder, derivative of post after; see -ous
Example Sentences
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It is curious as compared with Scitamineæ, in which the posticous stamen is alone fully developed.
From Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries by Griffith, William
Sanders, singular in the inequality of the calyx and the great development of the posticous sepal.
From Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries by Griffith, William
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