ENSIFORM


Meaning of ENSIFORM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈen(t)-sə-ˌfȯrm ]

adjective

Etymology: French ensiforme, from Latin ensis sword + French -forme -form; akin to Sanskrit asi sword

Date: 1541

: having sharp edges and tapering to a slender point

ensiform leaves

— see leaf illustration

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