recurved

American  

[ree-kurvd] / riˈkɜrvd /

adjective

1. curved upward, as the bill of a bird.

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Etymology

Origin of recurved

First recorded in 1590–1600; see origin at recurve, -ed ²

Example Sentences

The flowers of Evergreen amaryllis feature mint green petals, and Wild Amazone has long, recurved petals in a blend of brick-red, maroon, ivory and pale green.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2023

When Dr. Caron stuck several of the newly gained specimens under a high-powered scanning microscope, he spotted a ribbonlike structure studded with recurved teeth on both sides, like the business end of a chain saw.

From New York Times • Sep. 20, 2022

“They’re these harpoon-like things with all these recurved barbs,” Trager said, adding that’s it’s easy to see why the spines are tough to pull out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2022

Transition bowl-platter with 11 flanges to hold binding; no neck or recurved rim; H/D ratio 38 per cent on border between bowl and round platter classes.

From Mohave Pottery by Harner, Michaell J.

Golden green; throat shining emerald green; middle of the breast and body black; lateral tail feathers beneath topazine; bill recurved.

From Zoological Illustrations, Volume II or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals by Swainson, William