pentamerism
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pentamerism — pen·tam·er·ism … English syllables
pentamerism — pen.ˈtaməˌrizəm noun ( s) : the state of being pentamerous * * * pentamˈerism noun • • • Main Entry: ↑pentamerous … Useful english dictionary
pentamerous — pentamerism, pentamery, n. /pen tam euhr euhs/, adj. 1. consisting of or divided into five parts. 2. Bot. (of flowers) having five members in each whorl. [1820 30; < NL pentamerus. See PENTA , MEROUS] * * * … Universalium
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pentamerous — a. in five parts; Botany, having its parts in fives. ♦ pentameral, a. ♦ pentamerism, n … Dictionary of difficult words
