† caˈtarrhopous, a. Obs.
[f. Gr. κατάρροπ-ος (f. κατά down + ῥοπή downward inclination) + -ous.]
Tending or moving downwards.
| 1666 G. Harvey Morb. Angl. x. 92 Why the same corrosive humour should sometimes prove Anarrhopous..and otherwhiles Catarrhopous (flowing downwards). |