Definition of ANATROPOUS

anatropous

Adjective

  • (of a plant ovule) completely inverted; turned back 180 degrees on its stalk

Adj

  • Having an inverted nucleus, whose apex points to the base.

Origin / Etymology

From an- + apotropous.

Synonyms

inverted

Scrabble Score: 12

anatropous: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
anatropous: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
anatropous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

anatropous: valid Words With Friends Word