Definition of pendulous Pendulous

/pɛˈnʤʌlʌs/ - [penjulus] - pen•du•lous

We found 7 definitions of pendulous from 3 different sources.

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What does pendulous mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

pendulous - having branches or flower heads that bend downward; "nodding daffodils"; "the pendulous branches of a weeping willow"; "lilacs with drooping panicles of fragrant flowers"
  cernuous, drooping, nodding, weeping
  unerect not upright in position or posture
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  • pendulous (a.)
    Depending; pendent loosely; hanging; swinging.
  • pendulous (a.)
    Wavering; unstable; doubtful.
  • pendulous (a.)
    Inclined or hanging downwards, as a flower on a recurved stalk, or an ovule which hangs from the upper part of the ovary.

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