EPINASTICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

epinastically (not comparable)

In an epinastic manner.

Source: Wiktionary


EPINASTIC

Ep`i*nas"tic, a. Etym: [Pref. epi- + Gr. (Physiol.)

Definition: A term applied to that phase of vegetable growth in which an organ grows more rapidly on its upper than on its under surface. See Hyponastic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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