cucullate

(kyo̵̅o̅ kulāt′, -it; kyo̵̅o̅kə lāt′, -lit)

adjective

shaped like a hood; cowled, as the leaves of violets

Origin: LL(Ec) cuculatus < cuculla, for L cucullus, hood: see cowl

See cucullate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

cu·cul·late

adjective
Botany
Having the shape of a cowl or hood; hooded: cucullate sepals.

Origin: Medieval Latin cucullātus, from Latin cucullus, hood.

Related Forms:

  • cuˈcul·lateˌly adverb
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