- sternotribe
- \\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌtrīb\ adjective
Etymology: stern- + -tribe: touching the undersurface; especially : having stamens and pistils so arranged as to touch the sternum of a visiting insect
sternotribe flowers
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sterˈnotribe adjective(Gr tribē a rub) pollinated by touching an insect's undersurface• • •Main Entry: ↑sternum
Useful english dictionary. 2012.