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vexillar

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɪlə(ɹ)

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to the vexillum, or upper petal of papilionaceous flowers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

Examples

  • the vexillar side
  • vexillar stamen

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Compare French vexillaire, Latin vexillarius, a standard-bearer.