decurrent
[ dih-kur-uhnt, -kuhr- ]
adjectiveBotany.
extending down the stem below the place of insertion, as certain leaves.
Origin of decurrent
1Other words from decurrent
- de·cur·rence, de·cur·ren·cy, noun
- de·cur·rent·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for decurrent
decurrent
/ (dɪˈkʌrənt) /
adjective
botany extending down the stem, esp (of a leaf) having the base of the blade extending down the stem as two wings
Origin of decurrent
1C15: from Latin dēcurrere to run down, from currere to run
Derived forms of decurrent
- decurrently, adverb
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