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lyrate

/ˈlaɪ.reɪt/

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adjective

/ˈlaɪ.reɪt/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то, имеющее форму лиры, обычно используется в ботаническом или зоологическом контексте.

An adjective describing something that is shaped like a lyre, typically used in botanical or zoological contexts.

  1. Leaf shape resembling a lyreC2formal

    Describing a leaf that is divided into lobes with a large terminal lobe and smaller lateral lobes, giving a shape reminiscent of a lyre.

    ruЛировидный

    • The lyrate leaves of the dandelion are deeply lobed.
    • Botanists identified the plant by its distinctive lyrate foliage.
    • The herb has lyrate leaves that spread close to the ground.
Forms
  • more lyrate comparative form
  • most lyrate superlative form