ə adjective Botany.
1.
situated on the receptacle beneath the pistil and free of the ovary, as stamens, petals, or sepals.
2.
having stamens, sepals, or petals so arranged.
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hypogynous (haɪˈpɒdʒɪnəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of a flower) having the gynoecium situated above the other floral parts, as in the buttercup |
| 2. | of or relating to the parts of a flower arranged in this way |
| hy'pogyny | |
| —n | |
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Hypogynous
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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hypogynous  (hī-pŏj'ə-nəs) Pronunciation Key
Having the floral parts, such as sepals, petals, and stamens, borne on the receptacle beneath the ovary. Compare epigynous, perigynous. |
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