polyarch

noun — 2 senses

polyarch

noun

US /ˌpɑlˈjɑɹk/ · UK /ˌpɒlˈjɑːk/

Etymology From Latin, from Ancient Greek πολύς (polús, “many”) + ἀρχή (arkhḗ, “beginning”).

1

Rare A state of many rulers, many leaders.

2

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences A root that has many xylem bundles.

Synonyms
polyembryony

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