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CUNEATE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does cuneate mean? 

CUNEATE (adjective)
  The adjective CUNEATE has 1 sense:

1. (of a leaf shape) narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the baseplay

  Familiarity information: CUNEATE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


CUNEATE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

(of a leaf shape) narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the base

Synonyms:

cuneate; wedge-shaped

Similar:

simple; unsubdivided ((botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions)


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