stellulate

/stɛljʊˈleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to have or be provided with a stellate or stellulate structure.

“The botanist noted that the plant stellulated with tiny, branching hairs.”

2. adjective

having or resembling a stellate or stellulate structure, especially one that is star-like or radiating.

“The stellulate flowers of the cactus attracted bees from far and wide.”

Synonyms

  • star-shaped
  • stellate
  • stelliform

Antonyms

  • featureless
  • smooth