Where does “polyadelphous” come from?
polyadelphous (English) comes from Ancient Greek ἀδελφός, from Proto-Hellenic əgʷelpʰós.
polyadelphous (English): Having stamens combined in more than two groups
Definitions
- Having stamens combined in more than two groups
Ancestry of “polyadelphous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀδελφός | brotherly or sisterly; double; closely related,... |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | əgʷelpʰós | — |