adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having a position intermediate between erect and patent, or spreading. not-comparable
2. 2
   Standing partially spread and erect; said of the wings of certain insects. not-comparable

Etymology

From erect + -o- + patent.

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