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Anticous

An-ti′cous

,
Adj.
[L.
anticus
in front, foremost, fr.
ante
before.]
(Bot.)
Facing toward the axis of the flower, as in the introrse anthers of the water lily.

Definition 2024

anticous

anticous

English

Adjective

anticous ‎(not comparable)

  1. (botany) Facing toward the axis of the flower, as in the introrse anthers of the water lily.

Etymology

From Latin anticus ‎(“in front, foremost”), from ante ‎(“before”).

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