hypogynic

/haɪˈpɒdʒənaɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

In botany, having the ovary above the point of attachment of the sepals and petals.

“The hypogynic flowers were unique in their structure, attracting pollinators from afar.”

2. noun

A plant with hypogynic flowers.

“The gardener carefully tended to the hypogynic plants in the greenhouse.”

Synonyms

  • hypogynous
  • subsepalous

Antonyms

  • epigynic