MIOSTEMONOUS Meaning and
Definition
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In bot., a term applied to stamens less in number than the parts of the corolla.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for MIOSTEMONOUS
- niostemonous
- kiostemonous
- jiostemonous
- muostemonous
- mjostemonous
- mkostemonous
- moostemonous
- m9ostemonous
- m8ostemonous
- miistemonous
- mikstemonous
- milstemonous
- mipstemonous
- mi0stemonous
- mi9stemonous
- mioatemonous
- mioztemonous
- mioxtemonous
- miodtemonous
- mioetemonous
Etymology of MIOSTEMONOUS
The term "miostemonous" is formed from the combination of two Greek roots: "mio" and "stemonous".
1. "Mio-" derives from the Greek word "mio", meaning "less" or "fewer". It is used in different scientific terms to indicate a reduced number or size.
2. "Stemonous" originates from the Greek root "stemon", meaning "thread" or "thread-like". This root is often used in botanical terminology to refer to the stamen, which is the male reproductive part of a flower.
By joining these two roots, "miostemonous" is formed, denoting a condition in which the number or size of the stamens is reduced.
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