Category:Reptant

Rep"tant (rp"tant), a. Etym: [l. reptans, -antis, p. pr. of reptare, V. intens. from repere to creep. See reptile.]

1. (bot.)

Defn: same as repent.

2. (zoöl.)

Defn: creeping; crawling; -- said of reptiles, worms, etc.