apiculate

[ uh-pik-yuh-lit, -leyt ]

adjectiveBotany.
  1. tipped with a short, abrupt point, as a leaf.

Origin of apiculate

1
From the New Latin word apiculātus, dating back to 1820–30. See apiculus, -ate1

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apiculate

/ (əˈpɪkjʊlɪt, -ˌleɪt) /


adjective
  1. (of leaves) ending in a short sharp point

Origin of apiculate

1
C19: from New Latin apiculātus, from apiculus a short point, from apex

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