sternotribe

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
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Main Entry:sternum

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • sternotribe — ster·no·tribe …   English syllables

  • -tribe — ˌtrīb noun combining form ( s) Etymology: Greek tribein to rub more at tribade 1. : one that rubs against used especially of flowers during cross fertilization pleurotribe sterno …   Useful english dictionary

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