PERIGYNOUS

perigynous (not comparable)

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

(botany) Having a hypanthium.

Source: Wiktionary

Pe*rig"y*nous, a. Etym: [Pref. peri- + Gr. (Bot.)

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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