Definitions for apiculate

apiculate a·pic·u·late

Spelling: [uh-pik-yuh-lit, -leyt]
IPA: /əˈpɪk yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt/

Apiculate is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 409 anagrams from letters in apiculate (aaceilptu).

Definitions for apiculate

adjective

  1. tipped with a short, abrupt point, as a leaf.

Origin of apiculate

From the New Latin word apiculātus, dating back to 1820-30. See apiculus, -ate1

Examples for apiculate

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

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

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