perigynous

[ puh-rij-uh-nuhs ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. situated around the pistil on the edge of a cuplike receptacle, as stamens or petals.
2. having stamens, petals, etc., so arranged.

perigynous

/ pəˈrɪdʒɪnəs /

adjective

1. (of a flower) having a concave or flat receptacle with the gynoecium and other floral parts at the same level, as in the rose
2. of or relating to the parts of a flower arranged in this way

perigynous

/ pə-rĭj′ə-nəs /

1. Having sepals, petals, and stamens around the edge of a cuplike receptacle (the hypanthium ) containing the pistil, as in flowers of the rose or cherry.
2. Compare epigynous

Derived Forms

• peˈrigyny, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of perigynous¹

From the New Latin word perigynus, dating back to 1800–10. See peri-, -gynous

Word History and Origins

Origin of perigynous¹

C19: from New Latin perigynus; see peri- , -gynous

Example Sentences

Petals 5, erect, spatulate, inserted on the margin of the thick perigynous disk which lines the base of the calyx.

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Also, instead of a perigynous disk, there are usually little scales on the receptacle, one behind each carpel.

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Hawthorn-blossom in section; parts adnate to whole face of ovary, and with each other beyond; another grade of perigynous.

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Perigynous, inserted on the calyx, that is, with the lower part of filament adnate to the calyx-tube.

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These latter were classified according to whether the parts of the flower were hypogenous, perigynous, or epigynous.

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