amphistomatic

adjective

am·​phi·​sto·​mat·​ic
¦amfəstō¦matik
: having stomata on both surfaces
amphistomatic leaves

Word History

Etymology

amphi- + stomatic

First Known Use

circa 1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amphistomatic was circa 1900

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“Amphistomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amphistomatic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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