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falcate

 

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Adjective falcate has 1 sense
  1. falcate, falciform, sickle-shaped - curved like a sickle; "a falcate leaf"; "falcate claws"; "the falcate moon"
    Antonym: straight (indirect, via curved)

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Falcate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having the shape or appearance of a sickle; curved or bent like a crescent moon.

Sense 1: Popular: Curved or hooked.

Example Sentence 1: The bird's falcate beak was perfectly adapted for reaching nectar deep inside flowers.

Example Sentence 2: The crescent-shaped bay was surrounded by falcate cliffs on both sides.

Sense 2: Local: Designating a specific plant species or leaf shape found only in a particular region.

Example Sentence 3: The local indigenous tribe uses the falcate leaves as a natural remedy for various ailments.

Example Sentence 4: This rare orchid species is distinguished by its falcate petals and vibrant colors.

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