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Having the parts arranged in sets of four; as, a tetramerous flower.

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  1. a. Having the parts arranged in sets of four; as, a tetramerous flower.
  2. a. Having four joints in each of the tarsi; -- said of certain insects.
  3. adj. having or consisting of four similar parts; tetramerous flowers
  4. 1. (Bot.) Having the parts arranged in sets of four; as, a tetramerous flower. 2. (Zoöl.) Having four joints in each of the tarsi; -- said of certain insects.
  5. Having the parts arranged in sets of four; as, a tetramerousflower.
  6. s. having or consisting of four similar parts; tetramerous flowers