perigynous
Having the stamens, petals or sepals situated around the ovaryHaving the stamens, petals or sepals situated around the ovary (especially, on the rim of the receptacle of a superior ovary).
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Having the stamens, petals or sepals situated around the ovary (especially, on the rim of the receptacle of a superior ovary).
(not comparable)Having a hypanthium.
Origin
From peri- + Ancient Greek γῠνή (gŭnḗ, “woman”) + -ous. From peri- + gyn- + -ous.From peri- + Ancient Greek γῠνή (gŭnḗ, “woman”) + -ous. From peri- + gyn- + -ous.
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Word family
1 related wordsDerivedperigynously