anatropous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective (of a plant ovule) completely inverted; turned back 180 degrees on its stalk
    inverted.

WordNet

A*nat"ro*pal, A*nat"ro*pous adjective (Also<
  • Anatropal
  • Anatropous
)
Etymology
Gr. up + to turn.
Definitions
  1. (Bot.) Having the ovule inverted at an early period in its development, so that the chalaza is as the apparent apex; -- opposed to orthotropous. Gray.

Webster 1913