retrorse en · ADJ
Etymology
From Latin retrorsus, contracted form of retroversus, from retro (“back”) + versum (“turned”). Doublet of retroverse.
Meanings
- Curved, pointed or oriented backward or downward.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more retrorse | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most retrorse | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |