epigenous

[ ih-pij-uh-nuh s ]
/ ɪˈpɪdʒ ə nəs /

adjective Botany.

growing on the surface, especially the upper surface, as fungi on leaves.

Origin of epigenous

First recorded in 1865–70; epi- + -genous

Words nearby epigenous

epigenesis, epigenetic, epigenetics, epigenome, epigenomics, epigenous, epigeous, epiglottic cartilage, epiglottic fold, epiglottidectomy, epiglottis

British Dictionary definitions for epigenous

epigenous
/ (ɪˈpɪdʒɪnəs) /

adjective

biology growing on the surface, esp the upper surface, of an organism or part an epigenous fungus