epanthous

epanthous
epanthous, a. Bot.
(ɛˈpænθəs)
[f. Gr. ἐπ(ί) + ἄνθ-ος flower + -ous.]
Growing upon flowers, as certain fungi.
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  • Epanthous — Ep*an thous, a. [Pref. ep + Gr. a nqos flower.] (Bot.) Growing upon flowers; said of certain species of fungi. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • ep|an|thous — «ehp AN thuhs», adjective. growing upon flowers: »an epanthous fungus. ╂[< ep + Greek ánthos flower + English ous] …   Useful english dictionary

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