rə̇ˈtüs, rə̇tˈyüs adjective
Etymology: Latin retusus, past participle of retundere to beat back, to dull — more at retund
: having the apex rounded or obtuse with a slight notch
a retuse leaf
— compare emarginate , obcordate
rə̇ˈtüs, rə̇tˈyüs adjective
Etymology: Latin retusus, past participle of retundere to beat back, to dull — more at retund
: having the apex rounded or obtuse with a slight notch
a retuse leaf
— compare emarginate , obcordate
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012