succubous

adjective

suc·​cu·​bous

ˈsəkyəbəs

1

of leaves : being so arranged that the posterior margin of each overlaps the anterior margin of the next older

2

: having succubous leaves

succubous liverworts

compare incubous

Word History

Etymology

Latin succubare to lie under + English -ous

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