peloria

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- Abnormal regularity or symmetry of structure in a flower that is normally zygomorphic or asymmetric.


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Origin:
late 18th century; earliest use found in Thomas Martyn (1735–1825), botanist. From post-classical Latin peloria from ancient Greek πέλωρος monstrous (from πέλωρ prodigy, monster, of uncertain origin) + post-classical Latin -ia




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