monomerous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Composed of solitary parts, as a flower with one sepal, one petal, one stamen, and one pistil
  2. Having only one joint; said of the foot of certain insects

Word forms

monomerous

Etymology

From mono- + -merous, ultimately from Ancient Greek roots meaning "a single part".

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