drooping

  • 131ptosis — pto•sis [[t]ˈtoʊ sɪs[/t]] n. pl. ses [[t] siz[/t]] pat prolapse or drooping of an organ or part, esp. a drooping of the upper eyelid • Etymology: 1735–45; < NL < Gk ptṓsis a falling pto•tic ˈtoʊ tɪk adj …

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  • 132wilt — I [[t]wɪlt[/t]] v. i. 1) ppa to become limp and drooping, as a fading flower or parched plant; wither 2) to lose strength, vigor, assurance, etc 3) to cause to wilt 4) the act of wilting or the state of being wilted 5) ppa Also called wilt′… …

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