incumbent
Of an anther: lying on the inner side of the filament; also, of a cotyledon: having its back lying against the radicle.
Other meanings
Of a body part such as a hair, spine, or wing: bent downwards or otherwise positioned so that it, or part of it, rests on or touches something else; specifically , of the hind toe of a bird: fully resting on a support.
Being the current holder of an office or a title; specifically , of an ecclesiastical benefice.
Word history
From Latin "incumbentem".
Where this comes from
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