Cuneate (cuneiform)

  • Title

    Cuneate (cuneiform)

  • Definition

    Wedge-shaped; usually referring to the base of a two-dimensional organ (such as a leaf blade) of which the angle formed by the meeting of the margins is less than 90°.

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