Definition of tetradynamous

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tet·ra·dy·na·mous

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ADJECTIVE:

Having six stamens, two of which are shorter than the others, as in most plants of the mustard family.

ETYMOLOGY:
tetra- + Greek dunamis, strength ; see dynamic + -ous

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