samariform

/sæməˈrɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a Samaria or a samaritan, especially in being a type of leaf with a flat or winged stalk

“The botanist studied the samariform leaves of the plant in her lab.”

2. noun

a samariform leaf or a part of a plant resembling one

“The gardener carefully examined the samariform structures on the tree.”

Synonyms

  • flat
  • winged

Antonyms

  • curved
  • folded