homoeomerous

1 of 2

adjective (1)

homoe·​om·​er·​ous

¦hōmē¦ämərəs,

¦häm-

1

: having the algal cells scattered throughout the thallus

homoeomerous lichens

—opposed to heteromerous

2

[homoeomery + -ous] : homoeomeric sense 1

3

: homoeomeral

homoeomerous

2 of 2

adjective (2)

"

: having the sciatic artery developed as the main artery of the thigh

—used of a bird

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Greek homoiomerēs + English -ous

Adjective (2)

home- + Greek mēros thigh + English -ous

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