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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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History and Etymology for succubous

Latin succubare to lie under + English -ous

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