Associations to the word «Decumbent»

Wiktionary

DECUMBENT, adjective. (botany) Of a plant, which lies on the ground with tips turned upwards.

Dictionary definition

DECUMBENT, adjective. Lying down; in a position of comfort or rest.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats