porrect
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por·rect

adjective \pə-ˈrekt, pä-\

Definition of PORRECT

: extended forward <porrect antennae>

Origin of PORRECT

Latin porrectus, past participle of porrigere to stretch out, from por- forward + regere to direct — more at portend, right
First Known Use: 15th century

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