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Webster 1913 Edition

Proteranthous

Proˊter-an′thous

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Adj.

[Gr. [GREEK] earlier (fr. [GREEK] before) + [GREEK] flower.]

(Bot.)

Having flowers appearing before the leaves; – said of certain plants.

Gray.

Definition 2024

proteranthous

proteranthous

English

Adjective

proteranthous ‎(not comparable)

(botany) Having flowers that appear before the leaves.
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