Antrorse and Retrorse

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Antrorse adjective - Bent or curved forward or upward.

Usage example: a plant having antrorse hairs on the stem

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Retrorse is an antonym for antrorse.

Retrorse adjective - Bent or curved backward or downward.

Usage example: leaves with retrorse barbs

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Antrorse is an antonym for retrorse.

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Retrorse and Antrorse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/antrorse/retrorse

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