"declivant" meaning in All languages combined

See declivant on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: Ultimately related to Latin dēclīvis. Etymology templates: {{cog|la|dēclīvis}} Latin dēclīvis Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} declivant (not comparable)
  1. (entomology) Sloping. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Entomology
    Sense id: en-declivant-en-adj-b7qHG8jg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, entomology, natural-sciences

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