hypanthial

/hɪˌpænˈθaɪəl/; /hai-pan-THAY-uhl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling an hypanthium, especially a part of a flower

“The hypanthial structure of the flower was a key feature in its classification.”

2. noun

a part of a flower, especially the enlarged base of the calyx

“The hypanthium is composed of hypanthial segments that fuse together.”

Synonyms

  • calycular
  • hypanthium

Antonyms

  • epigynous