\Pro*cum"bent\, a. [L. procumbens, -entis, p. pr. of
procumbere to fall, bend, or lean forward; pro forward +
cumbere (in comp.), akin to cubare to lie down: cf. F.
procombant. Cf. {Incumbent}.]
1. Lying down, or on the face; prone. `` Procumbent each
   obeyed.'' --Cowper.
2. (Bot.) Lying on the ground, but without putting forth
   roots; trailing; prostrate; as, a procumbent stem.