Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

campylotropous

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
campy-lotropous
IPA
25
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
2
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having the ovules and seeds so curved, or bent down upon themselves, that the ends of the embryo are brought close together; curved in such a way.

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What does campylotropous mean?
Having the ovules and seeds so curved, or bent down upon themselves, that the ends of the embryo are brought close together; curved in such a way.
Where does campylotropous come from?
Ancient Greek [Term?] curved + a turning.

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