dichlamydeous

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adjective

Having two coverings, a calyx and a corolla.

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Meanings

adjectivedichlamydeous (not comparable)
  1. archaicnot comparablebiologyHaving two coverings, a calyx and a corolla.

    Synonyms: diplochlamydeous · Antonyms: homochlamydeous

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveHaving two coverings, a calyx and a corolla.

Origin

From di- + chlamydeous, from di- + Ancient Greek χλαμύς (khlamús, “mantle, cloak”) + -ous.

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APA

dichlamydeous. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dichlamydeous

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“dichlamydeous.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dichlamydeous. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dichlamydeous,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dichlamydeous.

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