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retrorse

/rəˈtrɔrs/
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Definitions of retrorse
  1. adjective
    bent or curved backward or downward
    “leaves with retrorse barbs”
    synonyms:
    decurved
    bent down or curved downward
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    antonyms:
    antrorse
    bent or curved forward or upward
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