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Amplectant

Am-plec′tant

,
Adj.
[L.
amplecti
to embrace.]
(Bot.)
Clasping a support;
as,
amplectant
tendrils
.
Gray.

Definition 2024


amplectant

amplectant

English

Adjective

amplectant (comparative more amplectant, superlative most amplectant)

  1. clasping or embracing
  2. (botany) That clasps a support, especially by twining around it

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