Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Video Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of HELIOTROPISM

Pronunciation:  `heelee'âtru`pizum

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  an orienting response to the sun
 

HELIOTROPISM is a 12 letter word that starts with H.

 

 See Also: tropism

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\He`li*ot"ro*pism\, n. [Helio- + Gr. ? to turn.]
(Bot.)
The phenomenon of turning toward the light, seen in many
leaves and flowers.

 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2009 HYPERDICTIONARY.COM HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY