Definitions

1. adjective

having a horn-like shape or resembling a horn in shape or form

“The corniculate tip of the leaf caught the eye of the botanist.”

2. verb

to form or have a horn-like shape

“The plant corniculates its flowers as they mature.”

3. noun

a small horn-like structure, especially in the anatomy of certain animals

“The corniculate process of the larynx is an important landmark in endoscopy.”