epigynous
/ɪˈpɪdʒɪnəs
/ /ɛˈpɪdʒɪnəs/adjective Botany
(Of a plant or flower) having the ovary enclosed in the receptacle, with the stamens and other floral parts situated above. Compare with hypogynous, perigynous.
Derivatives
epigyny
Origin
Mid 19th century: from modern Latin epigynus, from epi- 'upon, above' + Greek gunē 'woman' + -ous.