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scandent

Pronunciation: /ˈskandənt/
Definition of scandent

adjective

chiefly Palaeontology
  • (especially of a graptolite) having a climbing habit.

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin scandent- 'climbing', from the verb scandere

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