zygomorphic

adjective

zy·go·mor·phic ˌzī-gə-ˈmȯr-fik

of a flower

: having floral parts unequal in size or form so that the flower is capable of division into essentially symmetrical halves by only one longitudinal plane passing through the axis

zygomorphy

ˈzī-gə-ˌmȯr-fē

noun

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Tapping into the zygomorphic shapes of orchids, there were also cutouts, balloon sleeves, plunging necklines and curved seam work in various pieces. —