Definition of Sinistrorsal in English :

Define Sinistrorsal in English

Sinistrorsal meaning in English

Meaning of Sinistrorsal in English

Pronunciation of Sinistrorsal in English

Sinistrorsal pronunciation in English

Pronounce Sinistrorsal in English

Sinistrorsal

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Adjective

1. sinistrorsal, sinistrorse

spiraling upward from right to left

Example Sentences:
'sinistrorse vines'

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Sinistrorsal

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adjective
(of some climbing plants) growing upwards in a spiral from right to left, or clockwise
Compare dextrorse

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Sinistrorsal

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adjective
Botany
twining upward while constantly turning to the left, as the stems of some vines do
see also dextrorse

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