recurvate

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das bedeutet, nach hinten gebogen oder zurückgekrümmt zu sein.

An obsolete adjective meaning bent or curved backwards.

1. Curved backward or inwardC2formal

   Bent or curved in a backward or inward direction.

   Nach hinten oder innen gebogen

   • The recurvate petals of the flower give it a unique appearance.
   • The bird's recurvate beak is adapted for catching fish.
   • The recurvate shape of the horn is characteristic of this species.

   Synonymeincurvateincurvedrecurvedretroflex

   Antonymeforwardstraight