zygomorphic
adjective
zy·go·mor·phic
ˌzī-gə-ˈmȯr-fik 
of a flower
: having floral parts unequal in size or form so that the flower is capable of division into essentially symmetrical halves by only one longitudinal plane passing through the axis
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Tapping into the zygomorphic shapes of orchids, there were also cutouts, balloon sleeves, plunging necklines and curved seam work in various pieces.
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Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Zygomorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zygomorphic. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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