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hypogynous

(hī päj′ə nəs, hi-)

adjective

designating petals, sepals, and stamens that are attached to the receptacle, below and free from the pistil, as in a tulip

Origin: hypo- + -gynous

Related Forms:

hypogyny noun

See hypogynous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having the floral parts, such as sepals, petals, and stamens, borne on the receptacle beneath the ovary.

Related Forms:

hy·pogˈy·ny (-nē) noun

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