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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having an inverted nucleus, whose apex points to the base. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   (of a plant ovule) completely inverted; turned back 180 degrees on its stalk wordnet

Synonyms

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inverted

Antonyms

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orthotropousamphitropous

Etymology

From an- + apotropous.

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