acrogynous
|a-crog-y-nous|
C2
/əˈkrɒdʒɪnəs/
female organs at the top
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrogynous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akrogynos,' where 'akro-' meant 'top' and 'gynē' meant 'woman or female.'
Historical Evolution
'akrogynos' transformed into the English word 'acrogynous' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having female organs at the top,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having female reproductive organs at the apex or tip of the plant.
The acrogynous nature of the plant was evident in its reproductive structure.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 19:21