epigeal

epi·ge·al

adj \ˌe-pi-ˈjē-əl\

Definition of EPIGEAL

1

of a cotyledon : forced above ground by elongation of the hypocotyl

2

: marked by the production of epigeal cotyledons <epigeal germination>

3

: living on or near the surface of the ground; also : relating to or being the environment near the surface of the ground

Variants of EPIGEAL

epi·ge·al also epi·ge·an \-ˈjē-ən\ or epi·ge·ous \-ˈjē-əs\ or epi·ge·ic \-ˈjē-ik\

Origin of EPIGEAL

Greek epigaios upon the earth, from epi- + gaia earth

First Known Use: 1861

Rhymes with EPIGEAL

empyreal, gonorrheal, hymeneal, laryngeal, marmoreal, phalangeal, pharyngeal