adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   In two parts; having two parts in each whorl of a flower. not-comparable

   "Plants with dimerous flowers are fairly rare."

2. 2
   Having two-jointed tarsi. not-comparable

Synonyms

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Example

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"Plants with dimerous flowers are fairly rare."

Etymology

From di- + -merous; compare also Ancient Greek διμερής (dimerḗs, “bipartite”).

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