Definitions

1. verb

to form a pointed or tapering shape at the end, especially a leaf or a bract

“The botanist noted that the plant’s leaves were subulate, giving them a distinctive appearance.”

2. noun

a leaf or a bract with a pointed or tapering shape at the end

“The subulate leaves of the succulent plant were a striking feature of its design.”

3. adjective

having a pointed or tapering shape at the end, especially a leaf or a bract

“The subulate tips of the grasses were a distinctive characteristic of the meadow.”