ə adjective Botany.
1.
situated around the pistil on the edge of a cuplike receptacle, as stamens or petals.
2.
having stamens, petals, etc., so arranged.
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perigynous (pəˈrɪdʒɪnəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of a flower) having a concave or flat receptacle with the gynoecium and other floral parts at the same level, as in the rose |
| 2. | of or relating to the parts of a flower arranged in this way |
| [C19: from New Latin perigynus; see | |
| pe'rigyny | |
| —n | |
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Perigynous
is always a great word to know.
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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perigynous  (pə-rĭj'ə-nəs) Pronunciation Key
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. |
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