erectopatent

English

adj
Definitions
  • (botany) Having a position intermediate between erect and patent, or spreading.
  • (zoology) Standing partially spread and erect; said of the wings of certain insects.

Etymology

Affix from English erect + English patent.

Origin

English

patent

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