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CUNEATE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does cuneate mean?
• CUNEATE (adjective)
The adjective CUNEATE has 1 sense:
1. (of a leaf shape) narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the base
Familiarity information: CUNEATE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of a leaf shape) narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the base
Synonyms:
cuneate; wedge-shaped
Similar:
simple; unsubdivided ((botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions)
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