retroserrulate

[ re-troh-ser-yuh-lit, -leyt, -ser-uh- ]

adjective

, Botany, Zoology.

1. having tiny retrorse teeth or barbs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of retroserrulate¹

First recorded in 1820–30; retro- + serrulate

Example Sentences

The darts usually run in two grooves of the sheath, and at their apex are retroserrulate.

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