runcinate

English

Etymology

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

Adjective

runcinate (not comparable)

1. (botany, of leaves) Having tooth-like projections pointing away from the apex.
2. (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