单词 | recurvate |
释义 | recurvate1/rɪˈkəːveɪt/Chiefly Botany in later use adjective Bent back; = recurved. OriginMid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Hill (b. c1528). From classical Latin recurvātus, past participle of recurvāre. recurvate2/rɪˈkəːveɪt/Now rare verb [no object] To turn back; = recurve. OriginLate 16th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin recurvāt-, past participial stem of recurvāre recurve. Compare earlier recurvate, and also recurve and recurvation. |
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