runcinate

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Etymology

From Latin runcinatus, from runcinare (to plane off).

Adjective

runcinate (not comparable)

  1. (botany, of leaves) Having tooth-like projections pointing away from the apex.
  2. (botany, of leaves) Having a lacerated aspect with the projection pointing away from the apex, like dandelion leaves.

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