Definitions

1. verb

to have or form a spiral or twisted thread or filament, especially at the tip of a leaf or a branch.

“The plant’s leaves spirulate in order to maximize sunlight exposure.”

2. verb

to form or cause to form a spiral thread or filament, especially at the tip of a leaf or a branch.

“The unique conditions in that environment cause the plants to spirulate more frequently.”

3. noun

a spiral or twisted thread or filament, especially at the tip of a leaf or a branch.

“The spirulate at the end of the branch is characteristic of this species.”

4. noun

a plant with spiral or twisted threads or filaments, especially at the tip of a leaf or a branch.

“The garden features several species of plants that are known to spirulate.”