Definitions

1. adjective

extending or directed outward from the center, or at an angle of more than 90 degrees from the center, especially of a leaf or a branch.

“The prorsal leaves of the plant were an unusual sight in the botanical garden.”

2. noun

a part of a leaf that extends outward from the center, especially a point where a leaf is attached to a stem.

“The prorsal of the plant showed signs of damage after the storm.”