diversi-
combining element, f. L. dīvers-us diverse, as in dīversicolor, dīversicolōrus: used in some English words, chiefly technical, as diverˈsicolor, diˈversicoloured adjs., of varied colours. diversiˈflorate, diversiˈflorous adjs., bearing flowers of different kinds. diversiˈfoliate, diversiˈfolious adjs., having leaves of different kinds. diversiˈpedate a., having varied feet. diversiˈsporous a., having spores of different kinds.
| 1756 C. Lucas Ess. Waters I. 137 It throws up a diversicolored pellicle, in which orange appeared to predominate. 1866 Treas. Bot., Diversiflorous. 1883 Syd. Soc. Lex., Diversicolor..Diversiflorate..Diversifoliate..Diversipedate..Diversisporous. |