heptamerous

English

Etymology

Formed in English as hepta- +‎ -merous; compare the Ancient Greek ἑπτᾰμερής (heptamerḗs, “having seven parts”).

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) enPR: hĕptăʹmərəs, IPA^(key): /hɛpˈtæməɹəs/

Adjective

heptamerous (not comparable)

Comprising seven parts or members.

Synonyms

septempartite, septenate

Related terms

heptamerede (acoustics, obsolete, rare)

References

“heptamerous, a.” listed in the Oxford English Dictionary [2nd ed., 1989]

Anagrams

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