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epigynous

American  
[ih-pij-uh-nuhs] / ɪˈpɪdʒ ə nəs /

adjective

Botany.

  1. (of flowers) having all floral parts conjoint and generally divergent from the ovary at or near its summit.

  2. (of stamens, petals, etc.) having the parts so arranged.

epigynous British  
/ ɪˈpɪdʒɪnəs /

adjective

  1. (of flowers) having the receptacle enclosing and fused with the gynoecium so that the other floral parts arise above it

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epigynous Scientific  
/ ĭ-pĭj′ə-nəs /

  1. 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.

  2. Compare hypogynous perigynous

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of epigynous

First recorded in 1820–30; epi- + -gynous

Example Sentences

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Epigynous, borne apparently on the top of the ovary; all which is explained in Fig. 270-274.

From The Elements of Botany For Beginners and For Schools by Gray, Asa

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