hy·po·ge·al (h  p -j  l) also hy·po·ge·an (-n) or hy·po·ge·ous (-s)adj. 1. Located under the earth's surface; underground. 2. Botany Of or relating to seed germination in which the cotyledons remain below the surface of the ground. [From Latin hypog us, from Greek hupogeios : hupo-, hypo- + g, earth.]hy po·geal·ly adv. |
hypogeal [ˌhaɪpəˈdʒiːəl], hypogeous
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) occurring or living below the surface of the ground
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany of or relating to seed germination in which the cotyledons remain below the ground, because of the growth of the epicotyl
[from Latin hypogēus, from Greek hupogeios, from hypo- + gē earth]
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