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Procumbent

Adjective

Definition: Lying down; inclined or prone to lie down.

Example Sentence: The procumbent position is considered ideal for relaxation and meditation.

Botany

Definition: Describing a plant or stem that grows along the ground without rooting.

Example Sentence: The procumbent stem of the strawberry plant allows the runners to spread across the garden.

Zoology

Definition: Referring to an animal or organ that is adapted for or in a lying posture.

Example Sentence: The procumbent beak of the flamingo helps it filter out food from the water.

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