peloric

/ˈpɛlɔrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Describing a flower or fruit in which the parts are irregularly arranged, often resulting in a radially symmetrical appearance.

“The botanist noted that the unusual peloric flower had a unique pattern of petals.”

2. noun

A flower or fruit with an irregular arrangement of parts.

“The collection of peloric blooms was a rare sight in the botanical garden.”

Synonyms

  • anomalous
  • irregular

Antonyms

  • regular
  • symmetrical