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ovate leaf

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun ovate leaf has 1 sense
  1. ovate leaf - egg-shaped with the broader end at the base
    --1 is a kind of
    simple leaf

Definitions from the Web

Ovate Leaf

Description

The term "ovate leaf" refers to a specific leaf shape characterized by an egg-like or oval shape with a tapering point at the base. It is one of the most common leaf shapes found in plants and trees. The ovate leaf is often broader at the base and narrower towards the tip.

Senses and Usages

  1. Noun:
    • A leaf that is ovate in shape.
  2. Adjective:
    • Describing a leaf or plant part that has an ovate shape.
  3. Verb:
    • To ovate:
      1. To produce or develop ovate leaves.
      2. To transform into an ovate shape.

Sample Sentences

  • The maple tree has distinct ovate leaves with vibrant autumn colors.
  • She collected various plant species, carefully noting their ovate leaf shapes.
  • The gardeners pruned the shrub to ensure it maintained its ovate form.
  • Over time, the seedling's juvenile leaves gradually ovated into the characteristic shape of the mature plant.

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