hypogynous Meaning, Definition & Usage

Hy*pog"y*nous adjective

Etymology

Pref. hypo- + Gr. woman, female: cf. F. hypogyne.

Definitions

1. (Bot.) Inserted below the pistil or pistils; -- said of sepals, petals, and stamens; having the sepals, petals, and stamens inserted below the pistil; -- said of a flower or a plant. Gray.