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Retrorse
Translation of "retrorse" into Russian
retrorse
Adjective
UK
/ˈrɛtrɔːs/
US
/ˈrɛtrɔrs/
retrorse
more retrorse Comp.
most retrorse Super.
отогнутый назад
The plant has retrorse hairs on its stem.
У растения на стебле отогнутые назад волоски.
Additional translations
загнутый назад
Definitions
retrorse
Adjective
UK
/ˈrɛtrɔːs/
US
/ˈrɛtrɔrs/
Bent or turned backward.
The plant's retrorse hairs made it difficult to handle without gloves.
Botany/Zoology: Directed backward toward the base or rear, especially of barbs, prickles, or hairs.
The seed's retrorse barbs allowed it to lodge firmly in the animal's coat.