ACERATE


Meaning of ACERATE in English

ˈasəˌrāt, -_rə̇t adjective

or ac·er·ose -ˌrōs ; also ac·er·ous -_rəs

Etymology: Latin acer sharp + English -ate or -ose, -ous — more at edge

1. : having needlelike leaves

2. usually acerose : needlelike

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