Definition of Perigynous

1. a. Having the ovary free, but the petals and stamens borne on the calyx; -- said of flower such as that of the cherry or peach.

Definition of Perigynous

1. Adjective. (botany) Having the stamens, petals or sepals situated around the ovary (especially, on the rim of the receptacle of a superior ovary). ¹

2. Adjective. (botany) Having a hypanthium. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Perigynous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Perigynous

1. Of perianth segments and stamens, arising from a cup or tube (hypanthium) that is free from the ovary but extending above its base. Compare: hypogynous, epigynous. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Perigynous

periglomerular
periglottic
periglottis
perigon
perigonal
perigone
perigones
perigonia
perigonium
perigons
perigraph
perigraphs
perigynia
perigynies
perigynium
perigynous (current term)
perigyny
perihelia
perihelial
perihelic
perihelion
perihelions
perihelium
perihematomal
perihepatic
perihepatitis
periherm
periherms
perihernial
perihilar

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