recumbent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
    accumbent; decumbent.

WordNet

Re*cum"bent adjective
Etymology
L. recumbens, -entis, p. pr. of recumbere. See Recumb, Incumbent.
Definitions
  1. Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle. -- Re*cum"bent*ly, adv.

Webster 1913