excurrent

adjective

ex·​cur·​rent (ˌ)ek-ˈskər-ənt 

-ˈskə-rənt

1

: characterized by a current that flows outward

the clam's excurrent siphon

2

: having the axis prolonged to form an undivided main stem or trunk (as in conifers) compare deliquescent sense 2

Word History

Etymology

Latin excurrent-, excurrens, present participle of excurrere to run out, extend, from ex- + currere to run — more at car

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

excurrent

adjective

ex·​cur·​rent ek-ˈskər-ənt 

-ˈskə-rənt

: marked by a current that flows outward

a clam's excurrent siphon