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单词 epigynous
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Definition of epigynous in English:

epigynous

adjective ɛˈpɪdʒɪnəsɪˈpɪdʒɪnəsəˈpijənəs
Botany
  • (of a plant or flower) having the ovary enclosed in the receptacle, with the stamens and other floral parts situated above.

    Compare with hypogynous, perigynous

Derivatives

  • epigyny

  • noun
    Botany

Origin

Mid 19th century: from modern Latin epigynus, from epi- 'upon, above' + Greek gunē 'woman' + -ous.

 
 

Definition of epigynous in US English:

epigynous

adjectiveəˈpijənəs
Botany
  • (of a plant or flower) having the ovary enclosed in the receptacle, with the stamens and other floral parts situated above.

    Compare with hypogynous, perigynous

Origin

Mid 19th century: from modern Latin epigynus, from epi- ‘upon, above’ + Greek gunē ‘woman’ + -ous.

 
 
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