˜yÐÄvlog

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epigenous

[ ih-pij-uh-nuhs ]

adjective

Botany.
  1. growing on the surface, especially the upper surface, as fungi on leaves.

epigenous

/ ɪˈ±èɪ»åÏôɪ²ÔÉ™²õ /

adjective

  1. biology growing on the surface, esp the upper surface, of an organism or part

    an epigenous fungus

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of epigenous1

First recorded in 1865–70; epi- + -genous

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