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posticous

[po-stahy-kuhs]

adjective

Botany.
  1. hinder; posterior.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of posticous1

1865–70; < Latin postīcus behind, hinder, derivative of post after; -ous
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Example Sentences

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Sanders, singular in the inequality of the calyx and the great development of the posticous sepal.

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It is curious as compared with Scitamineæ, in which the posticous stamen is alone fully developed. 

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