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epigeal

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Living near the surface of the ground

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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Synonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Emerging above the surface of the ground after being germinated

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐπίγειος (epígeios, “on the earth”) + -al.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Irish: eipigéach — living near the surface of the ground
  • Italian: epigeo — living near the surface of the ground
  • Italian: epigeo — emerging above the surface of the ground after being germinated
  • Spanish: epigeo — emerging above the surface of the ground after being germinated