porrect
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of porrect
1810–20; < Latin porrēctus (past participle of porrigere to stretch out), equivalent to por- forth, forward ( see per, pro- 1) + reg-, combining form of regere to rule, guide, direct + -tus past participle suffix
Example Sentences
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This singular insect has an affinity to Sagra, but differs from that genus in having setiform antennae, porrect mandibles, and securiform palpi.
From Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia Performed between the years 1818 and 1822 — Volume 2 by King, Phillip Parker
In C. radians, also, an occasional porrect central spine is found.
From North American Species of Cactus by Coulter, John Merle
Palpi as long as the breadth of the head; second joint obliquely ascending; third porrect, rather shorter than the second, with which it forms an obtuse angle.
From Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology by Various
Palpi porrect, extending a little beyond the head.
From Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology by Various
Palpi porrect, short, not extending beyond the head; third joint elongate-conical, acute, about half the length of the second.
From Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology by Various
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