re supine

re·su·pine

[ree-soo-pahyn, res-uh-]
adjective
lying on the back; supine.

Origin:
1620–30; < Latin resupīnus bent back, lying back. See re-, supine

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resupine (rɪˈsjuːpaɪn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
rare lying on the back; supine
 
[C17: from Latin resupīnus lying on the back]

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