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Perigynous
CIDE DICTIONARY
Perigynous, a. [Pref. peri- + Gr. woman.].
Having the ovary free, but the petals and stamens borne on the calyx; -- said of flower such as that of the cherry or peach. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Perigynous, adj. (of stamens) situated around the pistil or ovary.
Etymology
mod.L perigynus (as PERI-, -GYNOUS)
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