extrorse

/ˈɛks.tɔrs/

Definitions

1. verb

to turn or cause to turn outward, especially the petals of a flower

“The gardener extrorsed the flowers to face the sun.”

2. verb

to turn or cause to turn outward in a way that is considered unusual or uncontrolled

“The experiment extrorsed the chemical in an unpredictable manner.”

3. noun

a part that turns outward, especially the petals of a flower

“The extrorse of the flower was damaged in the storm.”

Synonyms

  • evert
  • protrude

Antonyms

  • invert