epigynous
[ ih-pij-uh-nuhs ]
/ ɪˈpɪdʒ ə nəs /
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adjective Botany.
(of flowers) having all floral parts conjoint and generally divergent from the ovary at or near its summit.
(of stamens, petals, etc.) having the parts so arranged.
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OTHER WORDS FROM epigynous
e·pig·y·ny, nounWords nearby epigynous
epigrammatic, epigrammatize, epigraph, epigraphic, epigraphy, epigynous, epigynum, epikeratophakia, epilate, epilation, epilator
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British Dictionary definitions for epigynous
epigynous
/ (ɪˈpɪdʒɪnəs) /
adjective
(of flowers) having the receptacle enclosing and fused with the gynoecium so that the other floral parts arise above it
Derived forms of epigynous
epigyny, nounWord Origin for epigynous
C19: from epi- + Greek gunē (female organ, pistil) + -ous
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Scientific definitions for epigynous
epigynous
[ ĭ-pĭj′ə-nəs ]
Having floral parts (such as the petals and stamens) attached to or near the upper part of the ovary, as in the flower of the apple, cucumber, or daffodil. Compare hypogynous perigynous.
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