epichorial

See also: épichorial

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐπί (epí, “upon”) + χώρα (khṓra, “countryside”) + -ial.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɛpɪˈkɔːɹiəl/

Adjective

epichorial (comparative more epichorial, superlative most epichorial)

1. In or of the country; rural.
   • 1840, Thomas De Quincey, Modern Superstition:

     Epichorial superstitions from every district of Europe.

2. (anatomy) Relating to the epichorion

Anagrams

• aerophilic, ciliaphore