epigeal
adjective
epi·ge·al
| \ ˌe-pi-ˈjē-əl
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variants:
or less commonly epigean \ ˌe-pi-ˈjē-ən
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or epigeous \ ˌe-pi-ˈjē-əs
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or epigeic \ ˌe-pi-ˈjē-ik
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or epigeous \ ˌe-pi-ˈjē-əs
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or epigeic \ ˌe-pi-ˈjē-ik
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Definition of epigeal
1
of a cotyledon
: forced above ground by elongation of the hypocotyl
2
: marked by the production of epigeal cotyledons
epigeal germination
3
: living on or near the surface of the ground
also
: relating to or being the environment near the surface of the ground
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