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Plagiotropic

Plaˊgi-o-trop′ic

,
Adj.
[Gr.
πλάγιοσ
aslant + [GREEK] to turn.]
(Bot.)
Having the longer axis inclined away from the vertical line.

Definition 2024


plagiotropic

plagiotropic

English

Adjective

plagiotropic (comparative more plagiotropic, superlative most plagiotropic)

  1. (botany) Growing at an oblique or almost horizontal angle

Related terms

  • plagiotropism

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