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reflexed

adjective
re·​flexed | \ ˈrē-ˌflekst How to pronounce reflexed (audio) , ri-ˈflekst\

Definition of reflexed

: bent or curved backward or downward reflexed petals reflexed leaves

First Known Use of reflexed

1733, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for reflexed

Latin reflexus + English -ed entry 1

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