RUNCINATE


Meaning of RUNCINATE in English

ˈrən(t)sənə̇t, -səˌnāt, usu -d.+V adjective

Etymology: Latin runcinatus, past participle of runcinare to plane off, from runcina plane, probably modification (influenced by runcare to weed) of Greek rhykanē; akin to Greek orychein, oryssein to dig — more at rough

: pinnately cut with the lobes pointing downward

the runcinate leaf of the dandelion

— see leaf illustration

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