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reclinate
[ rek-luh-neyt, -nit ]
/ ˈrɛk ləˌneɪt, -nɪt /
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adjective
bending or curved downward.
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Words nearby reclinate
reclaimant, reclamation, réclame, reclassify, reclearance, reclinate, reclination, recline, recliner, reclosable, recluse
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British Dictionary definitions for reclinate
reclinate
/ (ˈrɛklɪˌneɪt) /
adjective
(esp of a leaf or stem) naturally curved or bent backwards so that the upper part rests on the ground
Word Origin for reclinate
C18: from Latin reclīnātus bent back
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