epigynous adjective. [ɪ'pɪdʒɪnǝs, ɛ-] M19.
[from mod. Latin epigynus, from EPI- + Greek gunē woman (used for 'pistil'): see -OUS.]
Botany. Of a flower: having the ovary completely enclosed in the receptacle and the stamens, sepals, etc., situated above it. Of stamens, sepals, etc.: so situated. Cf. HYPOGYNOUS, PERIGYNOUS.

■ epigyny noun epigynous condition L19.

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