Hexastichous

/ˌhɛksəˈstɪkəs/ adjective

Definition

Arranged in six rows or lines; having six lines of verse.

Etymology

From Greek 'hexa-' (six) and 'stichous' (arranged in rows or lines, from 'stichos'). Both poetic and botanical terminology.

Kelly Says

This word appears in both poetry describing six-line verses AND in botany describing leaves arranged in six rows on a stem—the same Greek root describes completely different ordered arrangements!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.