clinandrium

[ kli-nan-dree-uhm ]

noun

, plural cli·nan·dri·a [kli-, nan, -dree-, uh].

1. a cavity in the apex of the column in orchids, in which the anthers rest; the androclinium.

clinandrium

/ klɪˈnændrɪəm /

noun

1. botany a cavity in the upper part of the column of an orchid flower that contains the anthers Also calledandroclinium

Word History and Origins

Origin of clinandrium¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1860–65; androclinium

Word History and Origins

Origin of clinandrium¹

C19: from New Latin, literally: bed for stamen, from Greek klinē couch + anēr man + -ium

Example Sentences

The term clinandrium is sometimes applied to the part of the column in orchids where the stamens are situated.

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