runcinate

adjective run·ci·nate \ˈrən(t)-sə-ˌnāt\

Definition of RUNCINATE

: pinnately cut with the lobes pointing downward <runcinate leaves of the dandelion> — see leaf illustration

Latin runcinatus, past participle of runcinare to plane off, from runcina plane

First Known Use: 1776

Next Word in the Dictionary: rundPrevious Word in the Dictionary: runcible spoonAll Words Near: runcinate

What made you want to look up runcinate? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears