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resupinate

Syllabification: (re·su·pi·nate)
Pronunciation: /riˈso͞opəˌnāt/

Definition of resupinate

adjective

Botany
  • (of a leaf, flower, fruiting body, etc.) upside down.

Derivatives

resupination

Pronunciation: /riˌso͞opəˈnāSHən/

noun

Origin:

late 18th century: from Latin resupinatus 'bent back', past participle of resupinare, based on supinus 'lying on the back'

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