incubously
In an orientation such that distal parts of older leaves overlap the proximal parts of…In an orientation such that distal (anterior) parts of older leaves overlap the proximal (posterior) parts of younger ones.
/ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.bəs.li/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)In an orientation such that distal (anterior) parts of older leaves overlap the proximal (posterior) parts of younger ones.
Origin
From incubous + -ly.From incubous + -ly.
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Antonyms
1 antonymsof leaves:succubously
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb