DECURRENT


Meaning of DECURRENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈkər-ənt, -ˈkə-rənt ]

adjective

Etymology: Latin decurrent-, decurrens, present participle of decurrere to run down, from de- + currere to run — more at car

Date: circa 1753

: running or extending downward along the stem

decurrent leaves

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