Definitions for retrorse

retrorse re·trorse

Spelling: [ri-trawrs, ree-trawrs]
IPA: /rɪˈtrɔrs, ˈri trɔrs/

Retrorse is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 119 anagrams from letters in retrorse (eeorrrst).

Definitions for retrorse

adjective

  1. turned backward.

Origin of retrorse

1815-25; Latin retrōrsus, contracted form of retrōversus bent backward, equivalent to retrō- retro- + versus (past participle of vertere to turn); see Examples for retrorse

The dorsal fin has a large spine with retrorse serrations behind.

Word Value for retrorse
Scrable

8

Words with friends

8

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