Definition of Reclinate

1. a. Reclined, as a leaf; bent downward, so that the point, as of a stem or leaf, is lower than the base.

Definition of Reclinate

1. Adjective. (botany) Reclined, as a leaf; bent downward, so that the point, as of a stem or leaf, is lower than the base. ¹

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Definition of Reclinate

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Reclinate

1. Reclined, as a leaf; bent downward, so that the point, as of a stem or leaf, is lower than the base. Origin: L. Reclinatus, p. P. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Reclinate

reclean
recleaned
recleaning
recleans
reclimb
reclimbed
reclimbing
reclimbs
reclinable
reclinant
reclinate (current term)
reclination
reclinations
recline
reclineable
reclined
recliner
recliners
reclines
reclining
reclining chair
recloak
recloaked
recloaking
recloaks

Literary usage of Reclinate

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History by American Museum of Natural History (1904)
"Whole insect, including mandibles, antenna?, and legs, covered with abundant and rather long, reclinate, yellowish hairs, which under a low magnification ..."

2. The Canadian Entomologist by Entomological Society of Canada (1863-1871), Entomological Society of Canada (1951- ), Entomological Society of Ontario (1907)
"... instead of reclinate. Some idea of th nd structure of this interesting form may be gleaned fron ng description and figures. •» r genus. ..."

3. Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for by American Philosophical Society (1878)
"Easily known from our other species by the shorter reclinate bristles of the elytra. The prothorax is larger, and the elytra less rounded on the sides. 141. ..."

4. A Contribution to Our Knowledge of Seedlings by John Lubbock (1892)
"... paler beneath; petiole somewhat pubescent. Nos. 1 and 2. Opposite, long petioled, reclinate, with a blade 8 cm. long, 2-5 cm. wide, subcordate, acute, ..."

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