hypogeous
/ (ˌhaɪpəˈdʒiːəs) /
adjective
another word for hypogeal
Words Nearby hypogeous
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Scientific definitions for hypogeous
hypogeous
[ hī′pə-jē′əs ]
Relating to the germination of a seed in which the cotyledons remain below the surface of the ground. Compare epigeous.
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