achilary

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]

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Universalium. 2010.

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  • 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 * * * /euh kuy leuh ree/, adj. Bot. having no labellum or lip, or one that is undeveloped, as in the… …   Useful english dictionary

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