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Definition of Adelphia

1. n. A "brotherhood," or collection of stamens in a bundle; -- used in composition, as in the class names, Monadelphia, Diadelphia, etc.

Definition of Adelphia

1. Noun. (botany) A "brotherhood," or collection of stamens in a bundle; used in composition, as in the class names, Monadelphia, Diadelphia, etc. ¹

2. Noun. (botany) Any plant of the genus ''Adelphia'' ¹

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Medical Definition of Adelphia

1. A "brotherhood," or collection of stamens in a bundle; used in composition, as in the class names, Monadelphia, Diadelphia, etc. Origin: Gr. Brother. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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