Exserts

/ɛkˈsɜːrts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of exsert; causes to protrude or push outward.

Etymology

Modern English form of the Latin 'exserere,' following standard verb conjugation for present tense when the subject is he, she, it, or a singular noun.

Kelly Says

When you're looking at flowers under a magnifying glass and you see those stamens sticking way out, the flower is literally 'exserts' them to maximize their chances of touching visiting bees!

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