pe·rig·y·nous \pəˈrijənəs\adjective Etymology: New Latin perigynus, from peri- + -gynus -gynous 1.: borne on a ring or cup of the receptacle surrounding a pistil < perigynous petals > < perigynous stamens > 2.: having stamens and petals borne on a ring or cup of the receptacle surrounding a pistil and usually adnate to the calyx although appearing to be situated upon it — compare epigynous