What does "cernuous" mean?

Inclining or nodding downward; pendulous; drooping.

What is a synonym for "cernuous"?

Common synonyms include: drooping, pendulous, hanging, nodding, weeping.

Pronounced //ˈsɜː(ɹ)nju.əs//.

/ˈsɜː(ɹ)nju.əs/ adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

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Inclining or nodding downward; pendulous; drooping. not-comparable
"cernuous bud/flower/fruit/theca"

Adjective

"cernuous bud/flower/fruit/theca"

Latin cernuus (“with the face turned toward the earth”).