polystichous

[ puh-lis-ti-kuhs ]

adjective

1. arranged in rows or series.

polystichous

/ ˌpɒlɪˈstaɪkəs /

adjective

1. (of plant parts) arranged in a number of rows

Word History and Origins

Origin of polystichous¹

1885–90; < Greek polýstichos having many lines or verses; poly-, -stichous

Example Sentences

Elongated, cylindrical, rounded at both ends; thick cuticle with acicular spicules; radula polystichous or wanting.

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