a. [ L. recurvus; pref. re- re + curvus curved. ] Recurved. Derham. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To curve in an opposite or unusual direction; to bend back or down. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Curved in an opposite or uncommon direction; bent back; as, a bird with a recurved bill; flowers with recurved petals. [ 1913 Webster ]