tetrandrous

[ te-tran-druhs ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. having four stamens.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tetrandrous¹

First recorded in 1800–10; tetr- + -androus

Example Sentences

Tetrandrous, with four stamens, 100.

From Project Gutenberg

A tetrandrous flower of Cypripedium has also been recorded.

From Project Gutenberg