"Dodecandrous" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Dodecandrous refers to something that has 12 feet or 12 appendages.
Dodecandrous
A very rare and technical word! Here are 5 usage examples:
Dodecagynia is a rare or obsolete word that refers to a type of 12-branched plant, especially the Dodecagynia glomerata, which is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae.
Dodecahedral refers to something that has a dodecahedron shape, which is a polyhedron with 12 flat faces, typically pentagonal in shape. In geometry, a dodecahedron is a three-dimensional solid shape with this structure. The term is often used to describe a shape or object that has a dodecahedral structure, and is sometimes used to describe things that are symmetrical and have a sense of order or regularity, such as shapes, crystals, or even some molecular structures.
Dodecane is a chemical compound that is a saturated linear saturated hydrocarbon with 12 carbon atoms. In other words, it is a type of alkane, a family of compounds that are known for their strong hydrophobic ("water-fearing") properties and their ability to repel water and dissolve non-polar compounds.
Dodecanoic is an adjective that refers to something related to or composed of a chemical compound called dodecanoic acid, which is a type of saturated fatty acid.
Dodecaphony refers to a musical composition or style that uses all 12 tones of the chromatic scale, typically in a continuous and unbroken sequence. In other words, it is a type of atonal or serial music that does not rely on traditional tonal harmony or chord progressions. The term was coined by composer Arnold Schoenberg, who developed this style in the early 20th century as a way to escape the constraints of traditional harmonic composition.
A rare one!<br><br>Dodecarchy refers to a form of government where 12 people or a council of 12 holds power or authority. The term comes from the Greek words "dodeka" meaning 12 and "arkhos" meaning ruler or leader.