apiculate
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of apiculate
From the New Latin word apiculātus, dating back to 1820–30. See apiculus, -ate 1
Example Sentences
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The first glume is small, oblong, obtuse or apiculate.
From A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses by K. Rangachari
P. conico-campan. striate, apiculate, pale rufous brown, apex blackish; g. nearly free; s. cartilaginous, semipellucid, equal. juncea, Fr.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by George Massee
The third glume is slightly longer than the second, oblong-ovate, apiculate, 5-nerved and paleate; palea 1/8 inch obtuse.
From A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses by K. Rangachari
The second glume is longer than the first, linear-lanceolate, acute, occasionally 2-toothed and apiculate, 1-veined about 1/4 inch long and with a smooth keel.
From A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses by K. Rangachari
The second glume is oblong or oblong-lanceolate, apiculate, chartaceous, 3-nerved and with a perfect flower; palea is as long as the glume, 2-nerved.
From A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses by K. Rangachari
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