circinate
Of a leaf or similar part: coiled on itself from the apex toward the baseOf a leaf or similar part: coiled on itself from the apex toward the base.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Of a leaf or similar part: coiled on itself from the apex toward the base.
(not comparable)Round or ring-shaped, particularly with distinct margins forming some sort of motive; annular.
shaped like a ring
Origin
From Latin circinatus, past participle of circinō (“to make round”).From Latin circinatus, past participle of circinō (“to make round”).
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Synonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- shaped like a ring:annularannulateannulatedringedring-shapeddoughnut-shaped