adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Organized in threes; having parts in numbers that are multiples of three. not-comparable

   "The monocots typically have trimerous flowers."

2. 2
   Having three joints. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

deltoidthree dimensionaltriangulartridenttrifurcatetrilateral

Example

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"The monocots typically have trimerous flowers."

Etymology

From tri- + -merous; ultimately from tri-, from Ancient Greek τρία (tría, “three”); + Ancient Greek μέρος (méros, “part”).

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