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subˈnascent, a.
[ad. L. subnascens, -entem, pr. pple. of subnascī: see sub- 2 and nascent.]
Growing underneath or up from beneath. Also fig.
1675Evelyn Terra 93 The Vine..imparts..such a bitterness to the Mould, as kills Lettuce, and other subnascent Plants. a1706― Sylva iii. i. (1908) II. 5 Where their branches may freely spread..without dripping and annoying the subnascent crop. 1707Phil. Trans. XXV. 2422 The Royal Oak..overspreading Subnascent Trees and young Suckers. 1853Whewell Grotius III. 3 With reference to causes subnascent, that is, growing up during the progress of the war. 1900B. D. Jackson Gloss. Bot. Terms, Subnascent.., growing or arising from below some object. |