epigene

(ep′i jēn′)

adjective

Geol. produced or formed on or near the earth's surface: epigene rocks

Origin: Fr épigène < Gr epigenēs, born late: see epi- & -gen

See epigene in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Formed, originating, or occurring on or just below the surface of the earth.

Origin:

Origin: French épigène

Origin: , from Greek epigenēs, growing after

Origin: : epi-, epi-

Origin: + -genēs, -born; see genə- in Indo-European roots

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