tetramerous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite having or consisting of four similar parts; tetramerous flowers

WordNet


Te*tram"er*ous adjective
Etymology
Tetra- + Gr. part.
Definitions
  1. (Bot.) Having the parts arranged in sets of four; as, a tetramerous flower.
  2. (Zoöl.) Having four joints in each of the tarsi; -- said of certain insects.

Webster 1913