Marcescent

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Withered, but still attached. also, figuratively, not-comparable, rare

    "How often is the flower of human life marcescent, tenacious of its old estate when the blooming-time is past."

  2. 2
    Able to revive when moistened. not-comparable

Synonyms

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crumblingdecadentdecliningdegeneratedisintegratingdraining

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"How often is the flower of human life marcescent, tenacious of its old estate when the blooming-time is past."

Etymology

From Latin marcescens, present participle of marcescere.

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