perigynous

adj — 2 senses

perigynous

adj

Etymology From peri- + Ancient Greek γῠνή (gŭnḗ, “woman”) + -ous. From peri- + gyn- + -ous.

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Having the stamens, petals or sepals situated around the ovary (especially, on the rim of the receptacle of a superior ovary).

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Having a hypanthium.

Derived terms: perigynously

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