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adpressed

Pronunciation: /adˈprɛst/
Definition of adpressed

adjective

Botany
  • lying closely against the adjacent part, or against the ground: the cap is covered with fine, white, adpressed scales

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin adpress- 'pressed near', from adprimere, from ad 'to, at' + premere 'to press', + -ed2

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