chlamydeous

adjective

chla·​myd·​e·​ous

kləˈmidēəs

1

: relating to the floral envelope of a plant

—used chiefly in combinations

archichlamydeous

metachlamydeous

2

: having a perianth

—opposed to achlamydeous

Word History

Etymology

probably back-formation from achlamydeous, archichlamydeous, metachlamydeous, monochlamydeous

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!