EPIGENE


Meaning of EPIGENE in English

ˈepəˌjēn adjective

Etymology: French épigène, from Greek epigenēs growing after, from epigignesthai to be born after — more at epigone

1. of a crystal : not natural to the substance in which it is found

2. : formed, originating, or taking place on or not far below the surface of the earth — opposed to hypogene

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