HYPONASTIC

Etymology

Adjective

hyponastic (comparative more hyponastic, superlative most hyponastic)

(botany) Exhibiting a downward convexity caused by unequal growth.

Source: Wiktionary


Hy`po*nas"tic, a. Etym: [Pref. hypo- + Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: Exhibiting a downward convexity caused by unequal growth. Cf. Epinastic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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