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RUNCINATE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does runcinate mean?
• RUNCINATE (adjective)
The adjective RUNCINATE has 1 sense:
1. having incised margins with the lobes or teeth pointing toward the base; as dandelion leaves
Familiarity information: RUNCINATE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having incised margins with the lobes or teeth pointing toward the base; as dandelion leaves
Similar:
rough (of the margin of a leaf shape; having the edge cut or fringed or scalloped)
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