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Campylotropous

Camˊpy-lot′ro-pous

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Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK] curved + [GREEK] a turning.]
(Bot.)
Having the ovules and seeds so curved, or bent down upon themselves, that the ends of the embryo are brought close together.

Definition 2024


campylotropous

campylotropous

English

Adjective

campylotropous (comparative more campylotropous, superlative most campylotropous)

  1. (botany) Having the ovules and seeds so curved, or bent down upon themselves, that the ends of the embryo are brought close together.