Crenate (diminutive = crenulate)

• Title

  Crenate (diminutive = crenulate)

• Definition

  Referring to margins with the teeth rounded at the apex. Compare with serrate.

• Related Terms

  Erose (diminutive = erosulose)

  lobe (lobed, lobate)

  Dentate (diminutive = denticulate)

  Serrate (diminutive = serrulate)

  Leaf margin doubly serrate

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