adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   prone or prostrate
2. 2
   That trails along the ground
3. 3
   inclined towards the lips

Adjective

1. 1
   having stems that trail along the ground without putting down roots wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

couchantcrawlingflatgrovelinglollinglounging

Etymology

From Latin pro (“forward”) + cumbĕre (“to lie down”).

Related phrases

procumbent pigweed

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