a. [ L. procumbens, -entis, p. pr. of procumbere to fall, bend, or lean forward; pro forward + cumbere (in comp.), akin to cubare to lie down: cf. F. procombant. Cf. Incumbent. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. Lying down, or on the face; prone. “ Procumbent each obeyed.” Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Bot.) Lying on the ground, but without putting forth roots; trailing; prostrate; as, a procumbent stem. [ 1913 Webster ]