decussated

De*cus"sate, De*cus"sa*ted, a. 1. Crossed; intersected. 2. (Bot.) Defn: Growing in pairs, each of which is at right angles to the next pair above or below; as, decussated leaves or branches. 3. (Rhet.) Defn: Consisting of two rising and two falling clauses, placed in alternate opposition to each other; as, a decussated period.

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