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Term: Retrorse

Description:

Retrorse is an adjective that refers to something bent or directed backward or in a backward direction.

It can also describe plant parts, such as hairs or bristles, that are turned or facing backward.

Sense 1:

As an adjective, retrorse can describe a physical object or body part that is bent or directed backward.

Example sentence: The bird had a retrorse bill, enabling it to pick insects from tree crevices with ease.

Sense 2:

Retrorse can also describe plant structures, such as hairs or bristles, that are turned or facing backward.

Example sentence: The thorny vine had retrorse thorns that made it difficult to climb.

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