Definitions

1. verb

to curve outward like a cup or a bell, often at the tips or edges; to form a circular or curved shape

“The leaves on the plant began to circinate at the edges, creating a unique appearance.”

2. adjective

curving outward like a cup or a bell; having a circular or curved shape

“The circinate leaves of the plant were a distinctive feature in the garden.”

3. noun

a shape or formation that curves outward like a cup or a bell

“The scientist studied the circinate pattern in the rock formation.”