recurvate1
/rɪˈkəːveɪt/Chiefly Botany in later use
adjective
Bent back; = recurved.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Hill (b. c1528). From classical Latin recurvātus, past participle of recurvāre.
recurvate2
/rɪˈkəːveɪt/Now rare
verb
[no object] To turn back; = recurve.
Origin
Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin recurvāt-, past participial stem of recurvāre recurve. Compare earlier recurvate, and also recurve and recurvation.