Pronunciation: p ə - ' ri-j ə -n ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: New Latin perigynus, from peri- + -gynus -gynous
Date: 1807
: borne on a ring or cup of the receptacle surrounding a pistil < perigynous petals> also : having perigynous stamens and petals < perigynous flowers>
– pe · rig · y · ny \ -n ē \ noun