tendrillar

/ˌtɛndrɪˈlɛr/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling tendrils; having a long slender thread-like structure.

“The botanical gardens featured many tendrillar plants, their delicate stems wrapped around trellises.”

2. noun

a part of a plant, such as a tendril, especially one that is thread-like.

“The scientist studied the tendrillar growth patterns of the climbing ivy.”

Synonyms

  • filiform
  • tendrillous

Antonyms

  • thickened
  • woody