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succubous

Syllabification: (suc·cu·bous)
Pronunciation: /ˈsəkyəbəs/

Definition of succubous

adjective

Botany
  • (of a liverwort) having leaves obliquely inserted on the stem so that their upper edges are overlapped by the lower edges of the leaves above. Often contrasted with incubous.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from late Latin succubare 'lie under' + -ous

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