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epigynous
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epigynous, a. [Pref. epi- + Gr. woman, female: cf. F. épigyne.].
Adnate to the surface of the ovary, so as to be apparently inserted upon the top of it; -- said of stamens, petals, sepals, and also of the disk. [1913 Webster]
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