clinandrium
[ kli-nan-dree-uh m ]
/ klɪˈnæn dri əm /
noun, plural cli·nan·dri·a [kli-nan-dree-uh] /klɪˈnæn dri ə/.
a cavity in the apex of the column in orchids, in which the anthers rest; the androclinium.
Origin of clinandrium
From New Latin, dating back to 1860–65; see origin at
androclinium
Words nearby clinandrium
climbing wall,
climbingfish,
clime,
clin-,
clin.,
clinandrium,
clinch,
clincher,
clincher tire,
clincher-built,
clindamycin
British Dictionary definitions for clinandrium
clinandrium
/ (klɪˈnændrɪəm) /
noun plural -dria (-drɪə)
botany
a cavity in the upper part of the column of an orchid flower that contains the anthers
Also called: androclinium
Word Origin for clinandrium
C19: from New Latin, literally: bed for stamen, from Greek
klinē couch +
anēr man +
-ium