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sagittate
(saj′ə tāt′)
adjective
in the shape of an arrowhead, as some leaves
Origin: ModL sagittatus < L sagitta, arrow
See sagittate in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
Biology
Having the shape of an arrowhead: sagittate leaves; sagittate shells.
Origin:
Origin: Latin sagitta, arrow
Origin: + -ate1
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sagittate
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