Definitions for epinasty

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epinasty ep·i·nas·ty

Spelling: [ep-uh-nas-tee]

IPA: /ˈɛp əˌnæs ti/

Epinasty is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 439 anagrams from letters in epinasty (aeinpsty).

Definitions for epinasty

noun

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

Origin of epinasty

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

Examples for epinasty

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