transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌe-pi-ˈjē-əl ]
adjective
also epi·ge·an -ˈjē-ən ; or epi·ge·ous -ˈjē-əs ; or epi·ge·ic -ˈjē-ik
Etymology: Greek epigaios upon the earth, from epi- + gaia earth
Date: 1861
1. of a cotyledon : forced above ground by elongation of the hypocotyl
2. : marked by the production of epigeal cotyledons
epigeal germination
3. : living on or near the surface of the ground ; also : relating to or being the environment near the surface of the ground