Definitions for epinasties

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epinasties ep·i·nas·ty

Spelling: [ep-uh-nas-tee]

IPA: /ˈɛp əˌnæs ti/

Epinasties is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 552 anagrams from letters in epinasties (aeeiinpsst).

Definitions for epinasties

noun

1. (especially of leaves) increased growth on the upper surface of an organ or part, causing it to bend downward.

Origin of epinasties

1875-80; epi- + Greek nast(ós) pressed close + -y³

Examples for epinasties

Young leaves exhibit moreover a pronounced hyponasty or epinasty, which would naturally modify the diurnal curve.