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hypogeal

(also hypogean)
Definition of hypogeal

adjective

Botany
  • underground; subterranean. Compare with epigeal.
  • (of seed germination) with the seed leaves remaining below the ground.

Origin:

late 17th century: via late Latin from Greek hupogeios (from hupo 'under' + 'earth') + -al

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Definition of hypogeal in the US English dictionary
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