# marcescent

> English word · Adjective

## Definitions
1. Withered, but still attached.
2. Able to revive when moistened.

## Etymology
From Latin marcescens, present participle of marcescere.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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