EXTRORSE


Meaning of EXTRORSE in English

ˈekˌstrȯrs, ekˈstrȯ(ə)rs adjective

Etymology: probably from (assumed) New Latin extrorsus, from Late Latin extrorsus, adverb, outward, from Latin extra + -orsus (as in introrsus inward) — more at introrse

: turned away from the axis of growth

an extrorse anther

— compare introrse

• ex·trorse·ly adverb

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