Divided into twelve parts or sections; having twelve distinct divisions or segments.
From Greek 'dodeca' (twelve) + Latin 'partitus' (divided). The prefix 'dodeca-' comes from Greek 'dōdeca' meaning twelve, combined with the Latin participial form 'partitus' meaning divided or separated.
This word is part of an entire family of 'dodeca-' words used heavily in botanical and biological taxonomy—scientists needed precise language to describe the exact number of petals, stamens, or flower parts they were observing, which is why you'll find so many twelve-related botanical terms.
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