subˈdistich, a.
[sub- 21 e.]
Consisting of almost two rows. So subˈdistichous a.
| 1777 S. Robson Brit. Flora 259 Spike compound, sub⁓distich. 1805–16 R. Jameson Char. Min. 211 A Crystal is said to be..Subdistic (subdistique), when among the facets which are disposed in the same row around each base, there are two surmounted by a new facet, which is as it were..the rudiment of a second row. 1846 Dana Zooph. (1848) 650 Polyps subdistichous. |