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introrse

Syllabification: (in·trorse)
Pronunciation: /ˈinˌtrôrs/

Definition of introrse

adjective

Botany & Zoology
  • turned inward. The opposite of extrorse.
  • (of anthers) releasing their pollen toward the center of the flower.

Derivatives

introrsely

adverb

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin introrsus, from introversus 'turned inward'

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