posticous

[ po-stahy-kuhs ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. hinder; posterior.

Word History and Origins

Origin of posticous¹

1865–70; < Latin postīcus behind, hinder, derivative of post after; -ous

Example Sentences

Sanders, singular in the inequality of the calyx and the great development of the posticous sepal.

From Project Gutenberg

It is curious as compared with Scitamineæ, in which the posticous stamen is alone fully developed. 

From Project Gutenberg