amphitropous

adjective

am·​phit·​ro·​pous

(ˈ)am¦fi‧trəpəs

: having the ovule inverted but with the attachment near the middle of one side compare anatropous

Word History

Etymology

amphi- + -tropous

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

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