1760 J. Lee Introd. Bot. iii. xxi. (1765) 217Oppositifolious, such as come out opposite to the Leaves.
1857 Mayne Expos. Lex. ,Oppositiflōrus, having opposing peduncles,..oppositiflorous.
Ibid. ,Oppositipennātus, applied to pennate leaves, of which the folioles are opposite: oppositipennate.
1880 Gray Struct. Bot. 422/2Oppositipetalous, placed before a petal. Oppositisepalous, situated before a sepal.
oppositi-
combining form
Etymology: Latin oppositus
: situated opposite : having the corresponding parts opposite
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