transcription, транскрипция: [ sə-ˈrät-nəs, -ˈrä-tə-; ˌser-ə-ˈtī-nəs ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin serotinus coming late, from sero late — more at soiree
Date: circa 1656
: remaining closed on the tree with seed dissemination delayed or occurring gradually
serotinous cones
• se·rot·i·ny sə-ˈrät-nē, -ˈrä-tə- noun