orthotropous

[ awr-tho-truh-puh s ]
/ ɔrˈθɒ trə pəs /

adjective

Botany. (of an ovule) straight and symmetrical, with the chalaza at the evident base and the micropyle at the opposite extremity.

Origin of orthotropous

From the New Latin word orthotropus, dating back to 1820–30. See ortho-, -tropous

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British Dictionary definitions for orthotropous

orthotropous
/ (ɔːˈθɒtrəpəs) /

adjective

(of a plant ovule) growing straight during development so that the micropyle is at the apex Compare anatropous