runcinate
Having tooth-like projections pointing away from the apexHaving tooth-like projections pointing away from the apex.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Having tooth-like projections pointing away from the apex.
(not comparable)Having a lacerated aspect with the projection pointing away from the apex, like dandelion leaves.
having incised margins with the lobes or teeth pointing toward the base; as dandelion leaves
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Latin runcinatus, from runcinare (“to plane off”).From Latin runcinatus, from runcinare (“to plane off”).
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Synonyms
1 synonymshaving tooth-like projections:retroserrate
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedserrate
Derivedruncinately