1. (imp. & p. p.) of Decussate.

2. (a.) Crossed; intersected.

3. (a.) Growing in pairs, each of which is at right angles to the next pair above or below; as, decussated leaves or branches.

4. (a.) Consisting of two rising and two falling clauses, placed in alternate opposition to each other; as, a decussated period.

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