recurvant, a. Her.
(rɪˈkɜːvənt)
[ad. L. recurvant-em, pres. pple. of recurvāre to recurve.]
Bowed, embowed, recurved. Also of a serpent: Coiled up, with the head raised to strike.
c 1828 Berry Encycl. Her. |
recurvant, a. Her.
(rɪˈkɜːvənt)
[ad. L. recurvant-em, pres. pple. of recurvāre to recurve.]
Bowed, embowed, recurved. Also of a serpent: Coiled up, with the head raised to strike.
c 1828 Berry Encycl. Her. |
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