downgrowth

/ˈdaʊnwɡroʊθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A part of a plant that grows downward, such as a downward-growing branch or root.

“The gardener noticed a peculiar downgrowth on the old tree’s trunk.”

Synonyms

  • subgrowth
  • undergrowth

Antonyms

  • ascension
  • upgrowth