liguloid

/lɪˈɡjuːloʊɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or pertained to a ligule

“The liguloid shape of the plant’s leaves helped it survive in the arid climate.”

2. noun

a type of flower or leaf with a ligule

“The botanist studied the unique liguloid species found in the remote region.”

Synonyms

  • ligulate
  • ligule-like

Antonyms

  • aculeate
  • thorny