Etymology
Origin of awl-shaped
First recorded in 1755–65
Example Sentences
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Stamens 8 or 10; filaments awl-shaped; anthers kidney-shaped, becoming 1-celled, opening across the top.
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The crowns are broad, somewhat awl-shaped, and of nearly equal size.
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Calyx.—Growing to the ovary below; with five awl-shaped teeth.
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This is the spadix bearing the naked flowers, which are perfect, consisting of a four-angled style and four awl-shaped stamens.
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The other kind, often appearing on young growth or vigorous shoots, is awl-shaped, quite sharp-pointed, spreading and whitened beneath.
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