Definitions

1. adjective

Having a short, pointed tip or apex; especially, of a leaf that is acute and not tapering.

“The botanist studied the mucronate leaf patterns in various plant species.”

2. adjective

Having a short, sharp point, especially at the end of a thing.

“The mucronate spines on the cactus made it difficult to handle.”

3. noun

A mucronate leaf or part.

“The mucronate tip of the leaf was carefully observed under the microscope.”