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单词 crispate
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Definition of crispate in English:

crispate

adjective ˈkrɪspeɪtˈkrɪspeɪt
Botany
  • (especially of a leaf) having a wavy or curly edge.

    〔植〕(尤指叶子)有皱缘的,卷曲的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The upturned, crispate anterolateral margins of Rocacarcinus are seen in other genera within the family.
    • The plants are dark green and glossy; the leaves are tightly crispate when dry with the tips often circinate.
    • This species is readily identified by its large flowers, strikingly striped sepals and by the greenish-brownish striped petals which are crispate.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin crispatus, past participle of crispare 'to curl'.

Definition of crispate in US English:

crispate

adjectiveˈkrɪspeɪtˈkrispāt
Botany
  • (especially of a leaf) having a wavy or curly edge.

    〔植〕(尤指叶子)有皱缘的,卷曲的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The upturned, crispate anterolateral margins of Rocacarcinus are seen in other genera within the family.
    • This species is readily identified by its large flowers, strikingly striped sepals and by the greenish-brownish striped petals which are crispate.
    • The plants are dark green and glossy; the leaves are tightly crispate when dry with the tips often circinate.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin crispatus, past participle of crispare ‘to curl’.

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