runcinate

English

Etymology

From Latin runcinatus, from runcinare (“to plane off”).

Adjective

runcinate (not comparable)

(botany, of leaves) Having tooth-like projections pointing away from the apex.
(botany, of leaves) Having a lacerated aspect with the projection pointing away from the apex, like dandelion leaves.

Synonyms

(having tooth-like projections): retroserrate

Related terms

serrate

Translations

Translations

Bulgarian: назъбен (bg) (nazǎben)
Italian: roncinato

Anagrams

N Centauri, centaurin, encurtain, uncertain

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