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Amphitropous

{

Am-phit′ro-pal

(-pal)
,

Am-phit′ro-pous

(-pŭs)
, }
Adj.
[Gr.
ἀμφί
+
τρέπειν
to turn.]
(Bot.)
Having the ovule inverted, but with the attachment near the middle of one side; half anatropous.

Definition 2024


amphitropous

amphitropous

English

Adjective

amphitropous (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Having the ovule bent so that the ends are near each other.

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