succubous
adjective
suc·cu·bous
\ˈsəkyəbəs\
Definition of succubous
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
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Origin and Etymology of succubous
Latin succubare to lie under + English -ous
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