hypogeal

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὑπόγειος (hupógeios) +‎ -al.

Adjective

hypogeal (comparative more hypogeal, superlative most hypogeal)

1. Existing or growing underground
2. (botany, of a cotyledon) Remaining under the surface of the ground after being germinated

Synonyms

• hypogean, hypogeous

Coordinate terms

• epigeal

Derived terms

• hypogeally

Translations

growing underground

• French: hypogé (fr)

remaining or happening underground

• French: hypogé (fr)