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lanceolate

/lænsɪˈloʊt/ adjective · British & US
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What does lanceolate mean?

adjective

Shaped like a lance or a leaf with a long narrow shape and a pointed end; narrow and tapering to a point.

Example

"The lanceolate leaves of the plant were a striking feature of the garden."

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