Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

endogen

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: en-do-gen
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A plant which increases in size by internal growth and elongation at the summit, having the wood in the form of bundles or threads, irregularly distributed throughout the whole diameter, not forming annual layers, and with no distinct pith.

Example Sentences

"The endogens constitute one of the great primary classes of plants, and include all palms, true lilies, grasses, rushes, orchids, the banana, pineapple, etc."

Etymology

From endo- + -gen: compare French endogène.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: endo
Suffix: gen

Inflected Forms

endogens (plural)

Derived Forms

endogenic endogenous

Frequently Paired Words

exogen oxogen

Synonyms

monocot monocotyledon liliopsid

Questions

What does endogen mean?: A plant which increases in size by internal growth and elongation at the summit, having the wood in the form of bundles or threads, irregularly distributed throughout the whole diameter, not forming annual layers, and with no distinct pith.
Where does endogen come from?: From endo- + -gen: compare French endogène.

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