circinate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of a leaf or similar part: coiled on itself from the apex toward the base.
  2. Round or ring-shaped, particularly with distinct margins forming some sort of motive; annular.

Word forms

circinate

Etymology

From Latin circinatus, past participle of circinō (“to make round”).

Synonyms

Derived words

circinately circinate vernation subcircinate
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