crenated

An obsolete adjective describing something that has a scalloped or notched edge, typically used in botany or zoology.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Adjektiv, das etwas mit einem welligen oder gezackten Rand beschreibt, meist in Botanik oder Zoologie verwendet.

1. Having a scalloped edge C2 formal

   Describes a leaf or other object whose edge is marked with a series of rounded, scallop-like projections.

   • The oak leaf has a crenated margin.
   • The crenated edges of the shell are quite distinctive.
   • Botanists noted the crenated outline of the specimen.

   🇩🇪Gekerbt

   Synonyme: crenatecrenulatenotchedscalloped

   Antonyme: entiresmooth