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acrogenous

 

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Adjective acrogenous has 1 sense
  1. acrogenic, acrogenous - pertaining to flowerless plants (ferns or mosses) in which growth occurs only at the tip of the main stem

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Acrogenous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of acrogens, which are plants that produce new growth from the tips or outer parts, such as ferns and mosses.

Example Sentence: The acrogenous nature of ferns allows them to continuously grow new fronds from their tips.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Originating at or coming from the highest point or extremity.

Example Sentence: The acrogenous rainwater trickled down from the mountaintop, forming a clear and refreshing stream.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Belonging to a particular locality or region.

Example Sentence: The acrogenous dialect spoken in that remote village has distinct linguistic features.

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