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pentamerous

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pen·tam·er·ous  (pn-tmr-s)
adj.
1. Having five similar parts.
2. Having flower parts, such as petals, sepals, and stamens, in sets of five, as in the geranium.
pen·tamer·ism n.
pentamerous [pɛnˈtæmərəs]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) consisting of five parts, esp (of flowers) having the petals, sepals, and other parts arranged in groups of five
pentamerism  n
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Adj.1.pentamerous - divided into five parts; specifically, having each floral whorl consist of five (or a multiple of five) members; "pentamerous flowers"
phytology, botany - the branch of biology that studies plants
divided - separated into parts or pieces; "opinions are divided"
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