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perigone | perigonium | perigord pie | perigraph | perigynium | Perigynous | perihelion | perihelium | perijove | peril | perilla

Perigynous

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Adjective
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pe=rig=y=nous

CIDE DICTIONARY

Perigynousa. [Pref. peri- + Gr. woman.].
     Having the ovary free, but the petals and stamens borne on the calyx; -- said of flower such as that of the cherry or peach.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

Perigynous, adj. (of stamens) situated around the pistil or ovary.

Etymology
mod.L perigynus (as PERI-, -GYNOUS)

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