adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having tooth-like projections pointing away from the apex. not-comparable
2. 2
   Having a lacerated aspect with the projection pointing away from the apex, like dandelion leaves. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   having incised margins with the lobes or teeth pointing toward the base; as dandelion leaves wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

retroserrateretroserraterough

Etymology

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

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