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Word: Epigynous
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from modern Latin epigynus, from epi- ‘upon, above’ + Greek gunē ‘woman’ + -ous
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈpɪdʒɪnəs
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɛˈpɪdʒɪnəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a plant or flower) having the ovary enclosed in the receptacle, with the stamens and other floral parts situated above.
Short Definition:(of plant or flower) having ovary enclosed in receptacle, with stamens and other floral parts situated above
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