anacrogynous
|an-a-crog-y-nous|
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/ˌænəˈkrɒdʒɪnəs/
female organs above
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anacrogynous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anacrogynous,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'gynous' meant 'female.'
Historical Evolution
'anacrogynous' changed from the Greek word 'anacrogynous' and eventually became the modern English word 'anacrogynous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'female organs above,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a plant structure where the female organs are situated above the male organs.
The anacrogynous arrangement in some liverworts is a key feature for identification.
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Last updated: 2025/07/26 09:51