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cordate

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective cordate has 1 sense
  1. cordate, heart-shaped, cordiform - (of a leaf) shaped like a heart
    Antonym: compound (indirect, via simple)

Definitions from the Web

Cordate

Description:

Cordate is an adjective that refers to something shaped like a heart, with a broad rounded base and a pointed tip.

As a noun, cordate indicates a plant or animal organ or structure that is heart-shaped.

Examples:

Adjective:

  • The cordate leaves of the tree fluttered in the wind.
  • She drew a cordate figure to represent love.
  • The bird had cordate wings, enabling it to glide gracefully through the sky.

Noun:

  • The cordate of the bird's heart is responsible for its endurance in long flights.
  • The cordate structure of certain flowers attracts pollinators.
  • Scientists were fascinated by the cordates found in the dinosaur fossils.

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