LACINIATE


Meaning of LACINIATE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: l ə - ' si-n ē - ə t, - ˌ ā t

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin lacinia flap; akin to Latin lacerare

Date: circa 1760

: bordered with a fringe especially : cut into deep irregular usually pointed lobes < laciniate leaves>

– la · cin · i · a · tion \ - ˌ si-n ē - ' ā -sh ə n \ noun

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