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Definition of epigene in English:

epigene

adjective

Geology

  • Taking place or produced on the surface of the earth.

Pronunciation

epigene

/ˈepəˌjēn/ /ˈɛpəˌdʒin/

Origin

Early 19th century from French épigène, from Greek epigenēs, from epi ‘upon’ + genēs (see -gen).