shield-shaped

• Beschreibt etwas, das die Form eines Schildes hat, meist oben breit und nach unten hin spitz zulaufend.

Describes something that has the shape of a shield, typically broad at the top and tapering to a point at the bottom.

1. Leaf shapeC1formalscientific

   Having a round shape with the stem attached near the center of the lower surface, rather than at the edge, like a nasturtium leaf.

   Schildförmig

   • The nasturtium has shield-shaped leaves that float on the water.
   • Botanists classify this plant by its distinctive shield-shaped foliage.
   • The shield-shaped leaf of the water lily is easily recognizable.

   Synonymepeltate