epinasty en · NOUN
Etymology
From epi- + -nasty. By surface analysis, epi- + -nast + -y.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The downward curvature of leaves etc. due to differential growth rates.
- (countable, uncountable) A nastic movement which bends a plant part (e.g. a petal) outward.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| epinasties | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (3)
fi epinastia (nastic movement) · fr épinastie (botany: downward curvature due to growth) · ga eipeanastacht (botany: downward curvature due to growth)