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English
Etymology
From tetra- + Ancient Greek ἀδελφός (adelphós) + -ous.
Adjective
tetradelphous (not comparable)
- (botany) Having its stamens fused together at least partly by the filaments so that they form four separate groups, some of which may contain a single stamen.
Usage notes
- Said of either a flower of a plants bearing such flowers.