- homochlamydeous
- \\“+\ adjective
Etymology: hom- + chlamydeous: having a perianth whose inner and outer series are similar or not differentiated into calyx and corolla
the lily has a typical homochlamydeous perianth
— compare achlamydeae* * *
homochlamydeous /-klə-midˈi-əs/ adjective (Gr chlamys, -ydos cloak; botany)With calyx and corolla similar• • •Main Entry: ↑homo-
Useful english dictionary. 2012.