"subulate" meaning in English

See subulate in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more subulate [comparative], most subulate [superlative]
Etymology: From Latin sūbulātus. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|sūbulātus}} Latin sūbulātus Head templates: {{en-adj}} subulate (comparative more subulate, superlative most subulate)
  1. (biology) Awl-shaped; tapering into a sharp point from a broader base.
    Sense id: en-subulate-en-adj-WewhppBZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Biology Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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