equitant (ekwitant)

[= F. équitant (in sense 2), The leaves of the Iris are said to be equitant . W. B. Carpenter, Micros., $ 383. (b) In entom., applied to the antennse or other jointed organs when they are compre ed, and each joint appears to be longitudinally folded, inclosing the base of the succeeding one.