dichlamydeous

[ dahy-kluh-mid-ee-uhs ]

adjective

1. (of a flower) having both a calyx and a corolla.

dichlamydeous

/ ˌdaɪkləˈmɪdɪəs /

adjective

1. (of a flower) having a corolla and calyx

Word History and Origins

Origin of dichlamydeous¹

First recorded in 1820–30; di- ¹ + chlamydeous

Word History and Origins

Origin of dichlamydeous¹

C19: from Greek, from di- ¹+ khlamus a cloak + -eous

Example Sentences

Dichlamydeous, dī-kla-mid′ē-us, adj. having both a calyx and a corolla.

From Project Gutenberg

Complete deficiency of the calyx in a dichlamydeous flower seems seldom or ever to occur; the nearest approach to it would be in those cases where the calyx is, as it is termed, "obsolete," but here it is chiefly the limb of the calyx which is atrophied, the lower portion being more or less adherent to the ovary.

From Project Gutenberg

The dichlamydeous group is subdivided into three, Thalamiflorae, Calyciflorae and Corolliflorae, depending on the position and union of the petals.

From Project Gutenberg