sagittate

[ saj-i-teyt ]

adjective

, Biology.

1. shaped like an arrowhead:

   sagittate leaves of the calla lily;

   sagittate markings on a moth.

sagittate

/ səˈdʒɪtɪˌfɔːm; ˈsædʒɪˌteɪt; ˈsædʒ- /

adjective

1. (esp of leaves) shaped like the head of an arrow

Other Words From

• half-sagit·tate adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sagittate¹

First recorded in 1750–60; from New Latin sagittātus “shaped like an arrowhead,” from Latin sagittātus “shot or wounded by an arrow,” past participle of sagittāre “to shoot or discharge arrows,” derivative of sagitta; Sagitta; -ate ¹( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of sagittate¹

C18: from New Latin sagittātus, from Latin sagitta arrow

Example Sentences

The above species may be recognised by its reniform leaves (sagittate in the others), which are also fleshy.

From Project Gutenberg

Its leaves are erect, lanceolate, sagittate, with a wavy margin; and the upper ones clasp the stem.

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Its spreading radical leaves are deeply toothed, and narrower towards the base; and the stem leaves are narrow and sagittate.

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The leaves are smooth, linear, and sagittate, terminating in a sharp point.

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Tongue, sagittate, slender, tapering to a slit and lacerated point.

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Related Words

• barbed
• sharp