achlamydeous

[ ak-luh-mid-ee-uh s ]
/ ˌæk ləˈmɪd i əs /

adjective Botany.

not chlamydeous; having neither calyx nor corolla.

Origin of achlamydeous

First recorded in 1820–30; a-6 + chlamydeous

British Dictionary definitions for achlamydeous

achlamydeous
/ (ˌækləˈmɪdɪəs) /

adjective

(of flowers such as the willow) having neither petals nor sepals

Word Origin for achlamydeous

C19: from Greek a- not, without + chlamys cloak