achilary

achilary
\(ˈ)ā|kīlərē, əˈk-\ adjective
Etymology: a- (II) + chil- + -ary
: having the labellum or lip of the flower undeveloped or lacking as in some orchids

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/euh kuy"leuh ree/, adj. Bot.
having no labellum or lip, or one that is undeveloped, as in the flower of certain orchids.
Also, acheilary.
[A-6 + CHIL- + -ARY]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • achilary — adj. [Gr. a, without; cheilos, lip] Lacking a lip …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • achilary — /euh kuy leuh ree/, adj. Bot. having no labellum or lip, or one that is undeveloped, as in the flower of certain orchids. Also, acheilary. [A 6 + CHIL + ARY] * * * …   Universalium

  • achilary — achi·la·ry …   English syllables

  • acheilary — /euh kuy leuh ree/, adj. Bot. achilary. [1865 70] * * * …   Universalium

  • acheilary — /euh kuy leuh ree/, adj. Bot. achilary. [1865 70] …   Useful english dictionary

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