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crispate

[ kris-peyt ]

adjective

Botany.
  1. (of a leaf) having curly or wavy edges.

crispate

/ ˈkrɪspeɪt; -pɪt /

adjective

  1. having a curled or waved appearance
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of crispate1

First recorded in 1845–50; from Latin ٳܲ, past participle of “to curl,” derivative of crispus “curly, wavy”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of crispate1

C19: from Latin to curl
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Example Sentences

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Corolla, 5 lanceolate petals with crispate borders.

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Crispate -us: with a wrinkled or fluted margin.

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