subtrifid

/sʌbtrɪfaɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having three lobes or divisions at the end, especially of a leaf.

“The subtrifid leaves of the plant made it stand out in the botanical garden.”

2. noun

A leaf or other structure with three divisions at the end, especially one that is subtrifid.

“The botanist examined the subtrifid specimen under her microscope.”

Synonyms

  • trifid
  • tripartite

Antonyms

  • unlobed