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reclinate

[ rek-luh-neyt, -nit ]

adjective

  1. bending or curved downward.

reclinate

/ ˈɛɪˌԱɪ /

adjective

  1. (esp of a leaf or stem) naturally curved or bent backwards so that the upper part rests on the ground
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of reclinate1

1745–55; < Latin 𳦱īٳܲ (past participle of 𳦱ī to recline ); -ate 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of reclinate1

C18: from Latin 𳦱īٳܲ bent back
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Reclinate: directed backward; e.g. the bristles in Diptera.

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