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acropetal
CIDE DICTIONARY
acropetal, a. [Gr. 'a`kros summit + L. petere to seek.].
Developing from below towards the apex, or from the circumference towards the center; centripetal; -- said of certain inflorescence. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
acropetal, adj. Bot. developing from below upwards.
Derivative
acropetally adv.
Etymology
Gk akron tip + L petere seek
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