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Meaning of pentamerism in English:

pentamerism

Pronunciation /pɛnˈtamərɪz(ə)m/

noun

rare Botany Zoology

  • Pentamery.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Ray Lankester (1847–1929), zoologist. From penta- + -merism, after pentamerous.