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Definition: APHELIOTROPIC

Part of Speech Definition
Adjective 1. Turning away from the sun; -- said of leaves, etc.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Apheliotropic" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Apheliotropic \A*phe`li*o*trop"ic\, adjective. [Greek expression sun belonging to turning.]. (references)

Definition: APHELIOTROPIC

Part of SpeechDefinition
Adjective1. Turning away from the sun; -- said of leaves, etc.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "APHELIOTROPIC" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Apheliotropic \A*phe`li*o*trop"ic\, adjective. [Greek expression sun belonging to turning.]. (references)