n. pl. cli·nan·dri·a (-drē-ə) Botany A hollow containing the anther in the upper part of the column of an orchid flower. [New Latin clīnandrium : Greek klīnē, couch (from klīnein, to recline; see klei- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots) + New Latin -andrium, stamen (from Greek anēr, andr-, man; see -ANDRY).] |
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