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sagittiform leaf

sagittiform leaf

9.9
A leaf shaped like an arrowhead with two pointed parts at the base
  • noun
  • /ˈsædʒɪtɪfɔrm liːf/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hoja sagittiforme
  • Many aquatic plants, such as arrowhead, feature a prominent sagittiform leaf.

Examples

  • Botanists identified the sample by its unique sagittiform leaf structure and sharp basal points.

  • The botanist was excited to discover a rare plant with a distinct sagittiform leaf that had pointed lobes at the base.

  • The plant's sagittiform leaf helps distinguish it from similar species in the region.

  • The plant produced a striking sagittiform leaf.

  • Many sagittiform leaves can be found in wetlands.

  • In the garden, the sagittiform leaf of the arrowhead plant caught everyone’s attention with its unique shape.

  • The field guide noted that the sagittiform leaf structure was characteristic of several aquatic species.

Synonyms

sagittate leaf
vssagittiform leaf
  • Specialized
9.4

A leaf shaped like an arrowhead with two lower lobes pointing down

has the same arrowhead shape but notes two pointed basal lobes generally

Surface Forms

sagittiform leaf singular
sagittiform leaves plural

Morphology

sagittiform + leaf

The adjective 'sagittiform' means 'resembling the shape of an arrowhead', so combined with 'leaf' the phrase simply denotes a leaf shaped like an arrowhead. This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition following common cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would understand the MWE.

Etymology

The term sagittiform leaf names a leaf that looks like an 'arrowhead', with two small points at the base. That's why it means a leaf shaped like an arrowhead.