introrse

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Etymology

From Latin introrsus, introrsum (“toward the inside”, adverb), variant of introversus, from intrō + versus (“turned”).

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introrse (comparative more introrse, superlative most introrse)

  1. (botany) Facing or turned inwards or towards an axis.
  2. (botany) Said of anthers turned toward the center of the flower.
The introrse anthers of the water lily

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Italian

Adjective

introrse

  1. feminine plural of introrso

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