ex·cur·rent ( k-skûr  nt, -sk r-)adj. 1. a. Running or flowing in an outward direction. b. Marked by an outward flow of current. 2. Botany a. Having a single, undivided trunk with lateral branches, as in spruce trees. b. Extending beyond the apex of a leaf, as a midrib or vein. [Latin excurr  ns, excurrent-, present participle of excurrere, to run out; see excursion.] |   red spruce tree |
excurrent [ɛkˈskʌrənt]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) Zoology having an outward flow, as certain pores in sponges, ducts, etc.
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany
a. (of veins) extending beyond the margin of the leaf
b. having an undivided main stem or trunk, as the spruce and other conifers
3. flowing or running in an outward direction
[from Latin excurrere to run forth; see excursion]
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