decurrent
decurrent
Definition
de·cur·rent (dē kʉr′ənt)
adjective
Bot. extending down along the stem, as the base of some leaves
Etymology: L decurrens, prp. of decurrere < de-, down + currere, to run: see current
decurrent
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- gill: Decurrent gills characteristic of many Clitocybe species and the decurrent vein-like folds of Cantharellus cibarius are also easily recognized.
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