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reclinate

[rek-luh-neyt, -nit] /ˈrɛk ləˌneɪt, -nɪt/
adjective
1.
bending or curved downward.
Origin of reclinate
Latin
1745-1755
1745-55; < Latin reclīnātus (past participle of reclīnāre to recline); see -ate1
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reclinate

/ˈrɛklɪˌneɪt/
adjective
1.
(esp of a leaf or stem) naturally curved or bent backwards so that the upper part rests on the ground
Word Origin
C18: from Latin reclīnātus bent back
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