Definitions

1. adjective

having a shape like a ligule; especially, having a small flap or lobe, as at the base of a leaf.

“The botanist studied the ligulate flowers of the dandelion.”

2. noun

a part of a leaf, especially the small flap or lobe at the base.

“The ligulate of the grass blade caught her attention.”

3. verb

to have or form a ligule.

“Some plants ligulate at the base of their leaves.”

4. noun

in biology, a characteristic or feature, especially of a part of an organism.

“The researchers studied the ligulate of the insect’s wings.”