apiculate

[ uh-pik-yuh-lit, -leyt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Botany.

apiculate

/ əˈpɪkjʊlɪt; -ˌleɪt /

From the New Latin word apiculātus, dating back to 1820–30. See apiculus, -ate ¹

C19: from New Latin apiculātus, from apiculus a short point, from apex

The third glume is slightly longer than the second, oblong-ovate, apiculate, 5-nerved and paleate; palea 1/8 inch obtuse.

The spores (fig. 28 a) are oval, with a little point at one end (apiculate).

The distal end is usually acute, but may be somewhat apiculate.

The distal end is usually apiculate or obtuse; rarely acute.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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