campylotropous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the ovules and seeds so curved, or bent down upon themselves, that the ends of the embryo are brought close together; curved in such a way.

Word forms

campylotropous

Etymology

Ancient Greek [Term?] curved + a turning.

Derived words

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