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 Definitions of basipetal  [ɪˈsɪp ɪ tl, -ˈzɪp-]  

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Definition of 'basipetal' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) basipetal
(of a plant) exhibiting a pattern of growth or movement in a downward direction from the apex of the stem to its base

Etymology:  (1865–70; basi (s ) +-petal < L pet(ere) to seek + -al1; cf. centripetal)

Definition of 'basipetal' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) basipetal
of leaves or flowers; developing or opening in succession from apex to base

'basipetal' - Nearby Entries  

basin  basinet  basinful  basipetal  basis  basiscopic  basivertebral vein  



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