re'trorsely
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retrorse (rɪˈtrɔːs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| (esp of plant parts) pointing backwards or in a direction opposite to normal | |
| [C19: from Latin retrōrsus, shortened form of retrōversus turned back, from | |
| re'trorsely | |
| —adv | |
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