Definitions for epigeous

epigeous ep·i·ge·ous

Spelling: [ep-i-jee-uh s]
IPA: /ˌɛp ɪˈdʒi əs/

Epigeous is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 153 anagrams from letters in epigeous (eegiopsu).

Definitions for epigeous

adjective

  1. growing on or close to the ground.
  2. (of cotyledons) lifted above ground in germination.

Origin of epigeous

1825-35; Greek epígeios on, of the world, equivalent to epi- epi- + -geios (ge-, stem of gê earth + -ios adj. suffix); see Examples for epigeous

It is a short, unattractive tree, with epigeous branches spreading out in a straggling manner.

Word Value for epigeous
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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