polymery

noun

po·​lym·​ery

pəˈlimərē,

ˈpälə̇ˌmerē,

ˈpälēˌ-

plural -es

: polymeric condition

doubling of floral organs is a common manifestation of polymery

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin polymeria

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