Definition of hypogeal in English:
hypogeal
(also hypogean)
adjective ˌhʌɪpə(ʊ)ˈdʒiːəlˌhaɪpəˈdʒiəl
Botany 1Underground; subterranean.
〔植〕地下的。比较EPIGEAL
Compare with epigeal
Example sentencesExamples
- We examined sequence variation in a mitochondrial gene, ND2, from 364 individuals representing 6 hypogean and 11 epigean populations.
- Quercus seedlings have hypogeal cotyledons and tap roots, both of which act as storage organs.
Synonyms
subterranean, subterrestrial, below ground, buried, sunken, lower-level, basement
- 1.1 (of seed germination) with the seed leaves remaining below the ground.
（种子萌芽）子叶留土的，地下生的
Example sentencesExamples
- Examples of hypogeal germination are seen in oak and runner bean.
- If hypogeal, the cotyledon remains below ground at germination, feeding a tiny growing bulb from the endosperm.
Origin
Late 17th century: via late Latin from Greek hupogeios (from hupo 'under' + gē 'earth') + -al.
Definition of hypogeal in US English:
hypogeal
(also hypogean)
adjectiveˌhaɪpəˈdʒiəlˌhīpəˈjēəl
Botany 1Underground; subterranean.
〔植〕地下的。比较EPIGEAL
Compare with epigeal
Example sentencesExamples
- Quercus seedlings have hypogeal cotyledons and tap roots, both of which act as storage organs.
- We examined sequence variation in a mitochondrial gene, ND2, from 364 individuals representing 6 hypogean and 11 epigean populations.
Synonyms
subterranean, subterrestrial, below ground, buried, sunken, lower-level, basement
- 1.1 (of seed germination) with the seed leaves remaining below the ground.
（种子萌芽）子叶留土的，地下生的
Example sentencesExamples
- Examples of hypogeal germination are seen in oak and runner bean.
- If hypogeal, the cotyledon remains below ground at germination, feeding a tiny growing bulb from the endosperm.
Origin
Late 17th century: via late Latin from Greek hupogeios (from hupo ‘under’ + gē ‘earth’) + -al.