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extrorse

Pronunciation: /ɛksˈtrɔːs/
Definition of extrorse

adjective

Botany & Zoology
  • turned outwards. The opposite of introrse.
  • (of anthers) releasing their pollen on the outside of the flower.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from late Latin extrorsus 'outwards' (adverb)

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