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reclinate

American  
[rek-luh-neyt, -nit] / ˈrɛk ləˌneɪt, -nɪt /

adjective

  1. bending or curved downward.

reclinate British  
/ ˈrɛklɪˌneɪt /

adjective

  1. (esp of a leaf or stem) naturally curved or bent backwards so that the upper part rests on the ground

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Etymology

Origin of reclinate

1745–55; < Latin reclīnātus (past participle of reclīnāre to recline ); -ate 1

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