trimerous

adjective trim·er·ous \ˈtri-mə-rəs\

Definition of TRIMEROUS

: having the parts in threes —used of a flower and often written 3-merous

New Latin trimerus, from Greek tri- + meros part — more at merit

First Known Use: 1826

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