decumbently

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English

Etymology

From decumbent +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈkʌmbəntli/, /dɪˈkʊmbəntli/

Adverb

decumbently (not comparable)

  1. In a decumbent manner
    1. with a reclining posture.
    2. (botany) lying on the ground with tips turned upwards

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