obcordate

[ ob-kawr-deyt ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. heart-shaped, with the attachment at the pointed end, as a leaf.

obcordate

/ ɒbˈkɔːdeɪt /

adjective

1. botany heart-shaped and attached at the pointed end

   obcordate leaves

Word History and Origins

Origin of obcordate¹

First recorded in 1765–75; ob- + cordate

Example Sentences

There are fine, spreading hairs on the leafstalks, and the leaflets are obcordate and toothed.

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Pod obcordate-triangular, flattened contrary to the narrow partition; the valves boat-shaped, wingless.

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Antheridia in an oval or obcordate disk immersed in the apex of the thallus.

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Thallus obcordate, sparingly forked, increasing by joints; pores conspicuous; gemm none.

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Also another Hibiscus, with obcordate tomentose leaves, and pink flowers; both these last were very handsome shrubs.

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