ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Contabescent

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌkɒntəˈbɛsənt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Contabescent is an adjective meaning Wasting away gradually.

Meaning

Wasting away gradually.

Example Sentences

The contabescent plants of Dianthus and Verbascum, found wild by Wiegmann, grew on a dry and sterile bank

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tabescent, deliquescent, semidecaying, adepescent, senescent, semidecayed.

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