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VEXILLARY

\vˈɛksɪləɹi], \vˈɛksɪləɹi], \v_ˈɛ_k_s_ɪ_l_ə_ɹ_i]\

Definitions of VEXILLARY

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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In bot., applied to a form of aestivation in which the vexillum or upper petal is folded over the other.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

A vexillum; a type of aestivation in which the upper petal is folded over the others.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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