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Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle.

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  1. a. Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle.
  2. adj. lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
  3. Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle. -- Re*cum"bent*ly, adv.
  4. Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of theRomans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle.-- Re*cum"bent*ly, adv.
  5. j:100 s lying down; in a position of comfort or rest