crinate

/krɪneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to have or form a crest or a ridge, especially on a leaf or a seed.

“The botanist noted that the plant’s leaves crinated at the tips.”

2. noun

a crest or a ridge, especially on a leaf or a seed.

“The scientist studied the crinate structure of the plant’s reproductive parts.”

Synonyms

  • crested
  • ridged

Antonyms

  • depressed
  • smooth