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epigeal
adjective epi·ge·al \ˌe-pi-ˈjē-əl\
Definition of EPIGEAL
1
of a cotyledon : forced above ground by elongation of the hypocotyl
2
: marked by the production of epigeal cotyledons <epigeal germination>
3
: living on or near the surface of the ground; also : relating to or being the environment near the surface of the ground
Variants of EPIGEAL
epi·ge·al also epi·ge·an \-ˈjē-ən\ or epi·ge·ous \-ˈjē-əs\ or epi·ge·ic \-ˈjē-ik\
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Origin of EPIGEAL
Greek epigaios upon the earth, from epi- + gaia earth
First Known Use: 1861
Rhymes with EPIGEAL
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