ENNEA
\ɛnˈi͡ə], \ɛnˈiə], \ɛ_n_ˈiə]\
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en'[=e]-a, a prefix in words of Greek origin, signifying nine.--n. EN'NEAD, the number nine, a system of nine objects.--adj. ENNEAD'IC.--n. EN'NEAGON, a polygon with nine angles.--adjs. ENNEAG'ONAL; ENNEAG'YNOUS, having nine pistils or styles; ENNEAH[=E]'DRAL, having nine faces.--n. ENNEAN'DRIA, the ninth Linnæan class of plants, with nine stamens.--adjs. ENNEAN'DRIAN; ENNEAPHYL'LOUS, nine-leaved; ENNEASPER'MOUS, having nine seeds.
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.