retrorse Antonyms
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Meaning of retrorse
Wordnet
retrorse (a)
bent or curved backward or downward
Webster
retrorse (a.)
Bent backward or downward.
FAQs About the word retrorse
bent or curved backward or downwardBent backward or downward.
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The leaves of the carnivorous sundew exhibit retrorse hairs that trap insects.
The barbs on the retrorse spines of a cactus deter potential predators.
The feathers on a bird's tail have retrorse barbs that help to stabilize it during flight.
The retrorse scales on a snake's body provide traction for movement.
