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Definition of trigonous in English: trigonousadjective ˈtrɪɡənəs Botany Triangular in cross section. Example sentencesExamples - Seeds are extremely small, being less than 1 mm in size, with a wide variety of shapes (ellipsoid, oblongoid, ovoid, globose, trigonous or tetragonous).
- Hermaphrodite flowers; ovary 3-3.5 cm. long, 1-1.5 cm. wide, rather acutely trigonous or 4-sided according to position.
- One is African and supported by trigonous ovary in transverse section.
- In superior view the fruits are markedly trigonous with three obtuse angles.
Origin Early 19th century: from Greek trigōnos (see trigon). |