INCURVED

incurvate, incurved

(adjective) bent into or having an inward curve

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

incurved (comparative more incurved, superlative most incurved)

Turned or curving inward, towards the center.

Source: Wiktionary


In*curved", a. Etym: [Pref. in- in + curved.] (Bot.)

Definition: Bending gradually toward the axis or center, as branches or petals.

INCURVE

In*curve", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Incurved; p. pr. & vb. n. Incurving.] Etym: [See Incurvate.]

Definition: To bend; to curve; to make crooked.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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