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CIRCUMNUTATION

\sˌɜːkəmnjuːtˈe͡ɪʃən], \sˌɜːkəmnjuːtˈe‍ɪʃən], \s_ˌɜː_k_ə_m_n_j_uː_t_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of CIRCUMNUTATION

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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The irregular elliptical or spiral movement exhibited by the apex of a growing stem or shoot.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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