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introrse

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtrɔːs/

Definition of introrse

adjective

Botany & Zoology
  • turned inwards. The opposite of extrorse.
  • (of anthers) releasing their pollen towards the centre of the flower.

Origin:

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

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