Definition

Describing a plant or flower that is bending or drooping downwards.

Example

The cernuous flowers swayed gently in the breeze, creating a beautiful sight.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen those cernuous flowers in the garden?

Yeah, they look so beautiful when they droop like that!

I wonder if they need special care to stay cernuous.

Probably! I should ask the gardener for tips.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cernuous → It is derived from the Latin word "cernuus" (meaning inclined or drooping). The word describes something that is bent or drooping downwards, often used in botanical contexts to refer to plants or flowers that hang down.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flower that is 'drooping' or 'inclined' — that's what 'cernuous' means, describing something that hangs down.

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