Runcinate
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Runcinate is an adjective meaning (botany, of leaves) Having tooth-like projections pointing away from the apex.
Meaning
(botany, of leaves) Having tooth-like projections pointing away from the apex.
More Meanings
- (botany, of leaves) Having a lacerated aspect with the projection pointing away from the apex, like dandelion leaves.
Synonyms for runcinate
Depending on context, synonyms include retroserrate, rough.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rough, retroserrate, serrate, retuse, circinate, acutifoliate.
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