fastigiate

(fa stij′ē it, -āt′)

adjective

having a narrow, spirelike shape, as certain kinds of trees

Origin: LL fastigiatus, for L fastigatus < fastigium, a slope, roof < IE *bharsti- < base *bhars-: see fastidious

See fastigiate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Botany

Having erect and almost parallel branches tapering toward the top, as in the Lombardy poplar.

Origin:

Origin: Medieval Latin fastīgiātus, high

Origin: , from Latin fastīgium, apex, height

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