arrowleaf
7.7
A leaf shaped like an arrowhead with a pointed tip and two parts that spread at the base
- noun
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hoja en forma de flecha
- The arrowleaf balsamroot is known for its bright yellow flowers that rise above its arrow-shaped leaves.
Examples
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The golden yellow of arrowleaf balsamroot and the purple of lupine contrast intensely with the new grass.
Academic text (2002) -
The arrowleaf plant thrives in wetland areas where its distinctive leaves can soak up sunlight.
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In the garden, the arrowleaf clover added a unique texture with its pointed leaves and lobed base.
Synonyms
9.9
A leaf shaped like an arrowhead with two pointed parts at the base
emphasizes lobes that spread outward rather than only pointedness
9.4
A leaf shaped like an arrowhead with two lower lobes pointing down
describes lobes that spread at the base rather than point downward
Surface Forms
arrowleaf singular
arrowleaves plural
Morphology
Etymology
Arrowleaf comes from arrow ('a pointed weapon') and leaf ('a plant leaf'), so the noun names a single leaf shaped like an arrowhead with a sharp tip and two side parts at the base.
