SINCE 1828
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
Other Words from perigynous
perigyny
\ pə-ˈri-jə-nē
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noun
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noun
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