apiculateadj.
/əˈpɪkjʊlət/ Having a minute apex or point; minutely tipped.
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the world > plants > part of plant > part defined by form or function > [adjective] > having a pointed end
sharp-pointed1565
mucronated1657
cuspidate1693
mucronate1776
pointleted1783
mucronulated1806
apiculate1830
mucronulate1836
the world > life > biology > physical aspects or shapes > shape > [adjective] > pointed, tapering, or elongated
ensiform?1541
acuminate1634
aculeated1657
lanceolated1752
sagittated1752
subacute1752
subulated1752
linear1753
subulate1757
spinous1758
lanceolate1760
sagittate1760
sublinear1761
obverse1776
lanced1787
long-acuminate1804
subuliform1804
lanceolar1810
acuminous1813
virgate1821
spiny1828
apiculate1830
ensate1830
aciculate1831
spiniform1833
fibriform1846
obcuneate1870
fusiform1887
the world > animals > animal body > general parts > [adjective] > having a protuberance > having minute apex or point
apiculate1830
1830 J. Lindley Introd. Nat. Syst. Bot. 318 An apiculate tubercle at its base.
1852 J. D. Dana U.S. Exploring Exped.: Crustacea Pt. I 223 Teeth tumid, apiculate.
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