perigynous

[ puh-rij-uh-nuh s ]
/ pəˈrɪdʒ ə nəs /

adjective Botany.

situated around the pistil on the edge of a cuplike receptacle, as stamens or petals.
having stamens, petals, etc., so arranged.

Origin of perigynous

From the New Latin word perigynus, dating back to 1800–10. See peri-, -gynous

Words nearby perigynous

periglacial, periglottis, perigon, perigonium, perigordian, perigynous, perigyny, perihelion, perihepatitis, perijejunitis, perikaryon

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British Dictionary definitions for perigynous

perigynous
/ (pəˈrɪdʒɪnəs) /

adjective

(of a flower) having a concave or flat receptacle with the gynoecium and other floral parts at the same level, as in the rose
of or relating to the parts of a flower arranged in this way

Derived forms of perigynous

perigyny, noun

Word Origin for perigynous

C19: from New Latin perigynus; see peri-, -gynous

Scientific definitions for perigynous

perigynous
[ pə-rĭj′ə-nəs ]

Having sepals, petals, and stamens around the edge of a cuplike receptacle (the hypanthium) containing the pistil, as in flowers of the rose or cherry. Compare epigynous hypogynous.