homotropal Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ho*mot"ro*pal, Ho*mot"ro*pous adjective (Also<

• Homotropal
• Homotropous

)

Etymology

Gr. the same + turn, fr. to turn: cf. F. homotrope.

Definitions

1. Turned in the same direction with something else.
2. (Bot.) Having the radicle of the seed directed towards the hilum.