perigynous

adjective

pe·rig·y·nous | \ pə-ˈri-jə-nəs

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Definition of perigynous

: borne on a ring or cup of the receptacle surrounding a pistil perigynous petals also : having perigynous stamens and petals perigynous flowers

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