hyponasty

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Noun
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hy=po=nas=ty

CIDE DICTIONARY

hyponastyn. 
     Downward convexity, or convexity of the inferior surface.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

hyponasty, n. Bot. the tendency in plant-organs for growth to be more rapid on the under-side.

Derivative
hyponastic adj.
Etymology
HYPO- + Gk nastos pressed

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