cordate

/kɔrˈdeɪt, -ˈdeɪt/; /ˈkɔrdət/

Definitions

1. adjective

heart-shaped; having a heart-like shape; especially, having a deep or central notch at the base of the leaves, like the mitre of a bishop, or like the heart of a flower.

“Some of the cordate leaves in the garden are quite striking.”

2. noun

A cordate leaf.

“The cordate leaves on the plant were a key identifying feature.”

Synonyms

  • cord-shaped
  • heart-shaped

Antonyms

  • lobe-shaped