adj.
Pronunciation: ri- ' sü-p ə - ˌ n ā t
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin resupinatus, past participle of resupinare to bend back to a supine position, from re- + supinus supine
Date: circa 1776
1 : inverted in position < resupinate orchid flowers>
2 : having or being a fruiting body lying flat on the substrate with the hymenium at the periphery or over the whole surface < resupinate fungi> < resupinate sporophores>