Etymology
Origin of awl-shaped
First recorded in 1755–65
Example Sentences
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Lip barely saccate below, tapering and its sides involute above; anther ovate, long-pointed, borne on the base of the very short column, which is continued above the stigma into a conspicuous tapering awl-shaped gland-bearing beak.
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The crowns are broad, somewhat awl-shaped, and of nearly equal size.
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Leaves.—Two to four lines long; linear to awl-shaped; smooth; clustered.
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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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