subcrenate

/ˌsʌbkrɛˈneɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a wavy or undulating edge, especially a leaf with a wavy or toothed margin.

“The subcrenate leaves of the plant are a distinctive feature of its identification.”

2. noun

A subcrenate leaf or edge.

“The botanist studied the subcrenate shape of the plant’s leaves under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • toothed
  • undulating
  • wavy

Antonyms

  • flat
  • straight