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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