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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having the ovules and seeds so curved, or bent down upon themselves, that the ends of the embryo are brought close together; curved in such a way. not-comparable

   "campylotropous ovule"

Adjective

1. 1
   (of a plant ovule) curved with the micropyle near the base almost touching its stalk wordnet

Synonyms

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campylotropal

Antonyms

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orthotropous

Etymology

Ancient Greek [Term?] curved + a turning.

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