resupinate

re·su·pi·nate

adj \ri-ˈsü-pə-ˌnāt\

Definition of RESUPINATE

1

: inverted in position <resupinate orchid flowers>

2

: having or being a fruiting body lying flat on the substrate with the hymenium at the periphery or over the whole surface <resupinate fungi> <resupinate sporophores>

Origin of RESUPINATE

Latin resupinatus, past participle of resupinare to bend back to a supine position, from re- + supinus supine

First Known Use: circa 1776