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Hypopitys

noun

term used in some classifications for the pinesaps, which are usually included in the genus Monotropa

• Syn: ↑genus Hypopitys

• Hypernyms: ↑dilleniid dicot genus

• Member Holonyms: ↑Monotropaceae, ↑family Monotropaceae

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\\hīˈpäpəd.ə̇s, hə̇ˈ-\ noun

Usage: capitalized

Etymology: New Latin, from hypo- + Greek pitys pine — more at pine (tree)

in some classifications : a genus of plants comprising the pinesaps and including leafless saprophytic herbs with erect stems and racemose flowers that are commonly placed in the genus Monotropa

Useful english dictionary. 2012.