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hypogyny

hy·pog·y·nous
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-poj-uh-nuh s, hi-]
    • /haɪˈpɒdʒ ə nəs, hɪ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-poj-uh-nuh s, hi-]
    • /haɪˈpɒdʒ ə nəs, hɪ-/

Definitions of hypogyny word

  • adjective hypogyny situated on the receptacle beneath the pistil and free of the ovary, as stamens, petals, or sepals. 1
  • adjective hypogyny having stamens, sepals, or petals so arranged. 1

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Origin of hypogyny

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; hypo- + -gynous

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Parts of speech for Hypogyny

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hypogyny popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hypogyny usage trend in Literature

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