hypogene

adjective hy·po·gene \ˈhī-pə-ˌjēn\

Definition of HYPOGENE

: formed, crystallized, or lying at depths below the earth's surface : plutonic —used of various rocks

hypo- + Greek -genēs born, produced — more at -gen

First Known Use: 1831

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