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jacent

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒeɪsənt/

The English word “jacent” has 1 meaning listed here.

adjective

  1. Lying stretched out.

Etymology

From Latin jacens, present participle of jacere (“to lie”): compare French jacent. Doublet of jessant.

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