cordate

[ kawr-deyt ]

adjective

1. heart-shaped:

   a cordate shell.

2. (of leaves) heart-shaped, with the attachment at the notched end.

cordate

/ ˈkɔːdeɪt /

adjective

1. heart-shaped

   cordate shells

   a cordate leaf

cordate

/ kôr′dāt′ /

1. Having a heart-shaped outline. Often used of leaves, such as those of the morning glory or linden.

Derived Forms

• ˈcordately, adverb

Other Words From

• cordate·ly adverb
• half-cordate adjective
• multi·cordate adjective noun
• semi·cordate adjective
• sub·cordate adjective
• sub·cordate·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of cordate¹

First recorded in 1645–55; from New Latin cordātus “heart-shaped,” equivalent to Latin cord- (stem of cor ) heart + -ātus -ate ¹

Example Sentences

The root-leaves are cordate in form, and the upper ones are sessile and angled, half embracing the stem.

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His description is as follows: Leaves cordate, dentate-serrate, glabrous on both sides.

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Its leaves are cordate and acute, and change either to a bright yellow or a beautiful bronze colour in the autumn.

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The leaves are cordate or almost round, divided into five or seven shallow, crenate lobes.

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The heads are terminal, consisting of yellow, ligulate florets, surrounded by five large cordate bracts.

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