pe·rig·y·nous
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Definition of perigynous
: borne on a ring or cup of the receptacle surrounding a pistil
perigynous petals
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: having perigynous stamens and petals
perigynous flowers
Other Words from perigynous
perigyny
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pə-ˈri-jə-nē
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“Perigynous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perigynous. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of perigynous was in 1807
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