Laciniate


Pronunciation key

( lə-sin′i-āt′ )
( lə-sin′i-it )

la•cin•i•ate

adj.

Laciniate
Laciniate

[< L. lacinia, a flap; + -ate].

  1. having a fringe or fringed.
  2. cut deeply into narrow, jagged segments. Said of some types of leaves.

References and Further Reading

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees, Edited by Steve Cafferty M.Sc. ©2005
  • Zoology Quest: Leaf Margins Chart

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