Adnations

/ædˈneɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of adnation; multiple instances of parts growing together or naturally joined structures.

Etymology

Latin adnatio + English plural -s. The plural form is used when discussing multiple fused structures or multiple cases of congenital union.

Kelly Says

In specialized botanical texts, you might read about the adnations of floral parts—where the singular might seem awkward, the plural feels more natural in describing complex flower anatomy.

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