circumnutation.
The successive bowing or bending in different directions of the growing tip of the stem of many plants, especially seen in climbing plants.
Meaning & usage
The successive bowing or bending in different directions of the growing tip of the stem of many plants, especially seen in climbing plants.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Ancient Greek κίρκος (kírkos)bor. Latin circus Latin circum Latin circum-bor. English circum- English nutation English circumnutation From circum- + nutation.
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