Meaning of excurrent | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Of a vein or costa, extending beyond the tip or the margin of a leaf.
   not-comparable
2. Carrying outward; permitting outward flow.
   not-comparable

Examples

“This species of tree is recognized by the excurrent veins in its leaves.”

“The excurrent apertures (called oscula because they look like little mouths) project their thin cone-shaped lips into the water stream passing over a sponge.”

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