amphitropous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective (of a plant ovule) partly inverted; turned back 90 degrees on its stalk

WordNet

Am*phit"ro*pal, Am*phit"ro*pous adjective (Also<
  • Amphitropal
  • Amphitropous
)
Etymology
Gr. + to turn.
Definitions
  1. (Bot.) Having the ovule inverted, but with the attachment near the middle of one side; half anatropous.

Webster 1913