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lanceolate Definition

lan·ceo·late (lan′sē ə lit, -lāt′)

adjective

narrow and tapering like the head of a lance, as certain leaves

Etymology: LL lanceolatus < lanceola, dim. of L lancea: see lance

lanceolate Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • leave: The plants grow in clumps with attractive lanceolate leaves.

Browse dictionary entries near lanceolate

  1. ‹ Lancelot
  2. ‹ lancelet
  3. ‹ lance-shaped
  4. ‹ lance corporal
  5. ‹ lance
  6. ‹ Lancastrian
  7. ‹ Lancaster
  8. ‹ Lancashire
  9. ‹ lanate
  10. ‹ Lanark
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