Monostichous

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Arranged in a single row on one side of an axis. not-comparable

    "The flowers in grasses of the tribe Chloridae are monostichous."

  2. 2
    Of a poem, having only one line. not-comparable, uncommon

Example

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"The flowers in grasses of the tribe Chloridae are monostichous."

Etymology

monostich + -ous

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