gigas

adjective

gi·​gas

ˈjīˌgas

of a polyploid plant

: having a thicker stem, taller growth, thicker and darker leaves, and larger flowers and seeds than a corresponding diploid plant

Word History

Etymology

Latin, noun, giant, from Greek

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