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Perigynous

Perigynous \Pe*rig"y*nous\, a. [Pref. peri- + Gr. ? woman.] (Bot.) Having the ovary free, but the petals and stamens borne on the calyx; -- said of flower such as that of the cherry or peach.

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perigynous

a. 1 (context botany English) Having the stamens, petals or sepals situated around the ovary (especially, on the rim of the receptacle of a superior ovary). 2 (context botany English) Having a hypanthium.