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adj
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective
(of a plant ovule) curved with the micropyle near the base almost touching its stalk
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: orthotropous
History
Ancient Greek [Term?] curved + a turning.
