assurgent
[ uh-sur-juhnt ]
adjectiveBotany.
curving upward, as leaves; ascendant.
Origin of assurgent
1Other words from assurgent
- as·sur·gen·cy, noun
Words Nearby assurgent
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How to use assurgent in a sentence
A man or beast rising out of the sea is said to be assurgent.
The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition | Anonymousassurgent: down-curved at base, then upcurved to an erect position.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
British Dictionary definitions for assurgent
assurgent
/ (əˈsɜːdʒənt) /
adjective
(of leaves, stems, etc) curving or growing upwards; rising
Origin of assurgent
1C16: from Latin assurgere to rise up, from surgere to rise
Derived forms of assurgent
- assurgency, noun
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