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Epigynous

E-pig′y-nous

,
Adj.
[Pref.
epi-
+ Gr. [GREEK] woman, female: cf. F.
épigyne
.]
(Bot.)
Adnate to the surface of the ovary, so as to be apparently inserted upon the top of it; – said of stamens, petals, sepals, and also of the disk.

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