crispate

Also cris·pat·ed

[kris-peyt]

adjective

Botany.

1. (of a leaf) having curly or wavy edges.

crispate

/ ˈkrɪspeɪt, -pɪt /

adjective

1. having a curled or waved appearance

Word History and Origins

Origin of crispate¹

First recorded in 1845–50; from Latin crispātus, past participle of crispāre “to curl,” derivative of crispus “curly, wavy”

Word History and Origins

Origin of crispate¹

C19: from Latin crispāre to curl

Example Sentences

Corolla, 5 lanceolate petals with crispate borders.

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Crispate -us: with a wrinkled or fluted margin.

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