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单词 obvolute
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Definition of obvolute in English:

obvolute

adjective ˈɒbvəl(j)uːt
Botany
  • (of a leaf) having a margin that alternately overlaps and is overlapped by that of an opposing leaf.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Obvolute bracts may thus be a synapomorphy of the American clade.

Derivatives

  • obvolution

  • noun
    Botany

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin obvolutus, past participle of obvolvere 'wrap around'.

Definition of obvolute in US English:

obvolute

adjectiveˈäbvəˌlo͞ot
Botany
  • (of a leaf) having a margin that alternately overlaps and is overlapped by that of an opposing leaf.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Obvolute bracts may thus be a synapomorphy of the American clade.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin obvolutus, past participle of obvolvere ‘wrap round’.

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