First Known Use: circa 1776
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resupinate
adjective re·su·pi·nate \ri-ˈsü-pə-ˌnāt\
Definition of RESUPINATE
1
: inverted in position <resupinate orchid flowers>
2
: having or being a fruiting body lying flat on the substrate with the hymenium at the periphery or over the whole surface <resupinate fungi> <resupinate sporophores>
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Origin of RESUPINATE
Latin resupinatus, past participle of resupinare to bend back to a supine position, from re- + supinus supine
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