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epigean

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ep⋅i⋅ge⋅al

  [ep-i-jee-uhl]
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–adjective
1. Entomology. living near the surface of the ground, as on low herbs or other surface vegetation.
2. Botany. epigeous.
Also, ep⋅i⋅ge⋅an.

Origin:
1860–65; epige(ous) + -al 1
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ep·i·ge·al   (ěp'ə-jē'əl)   
adj.  

  1. Biology Living or occurring on or near the surface of the ground.

  2. Botany Of or relating to the emergence of cotyledons above the surface of the ground after germination.


[From Greek epigeios, on the earth : epi-, epi- + gē, earth.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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