epigenous

American

[ih-pij-uh-nuhs] / ɪˈpɪdʒ ə nəs /

adjective

Botany.

growing on the surface, especially the upper surface, as fungi on leaves.

epigenous British

/ ɪˈpɪdʒɪnəs /

adjective

biology growing on the surface, esp the upper surface, of an organism or part

an epigenous fungus

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Etymology

Origin of epigenous

First recorded in 1865–70; epi- + -genous

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