Associations to the word «Oblanceolate»

Wiktionary

OBLANCEOLATE, adjective. (botany) (of leaves) Of a reversed lanceolate shape: attached to the stem by the pointed end, with the other end rounded.

Dictionary definition

OBLANCEOLATE, adjective. (of a leaf shape) having a broad rounded apex and a tapering base.

Wise words

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