serrate leaf

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Noun serrate leaf has 1 sense

serrate leaf - a leaf having a margin notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
--₁ is a kind of leaf, leafage, foliage

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Serrate leaf

A serrate leaf refers to a leaf edge that is characterized by sharp teeth or serrations along its margins.

Example sentences:

The serrate leaves of the maple tree create a beautiful canopied effect during autumn.
Botanists use the presence of serrate leaf edges as a distinguishing feature when identifying various plant species.
The serrations on the leaf help provide a larger surface area, enabling efficient absorption of sunlight for photosynthesis.