shield-shaped

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

• 🇵🇹Descreve algo que tem a forma de um escudo, geralmente largo na parte superior e afunilado até uma ponta na parte inferior.

1. Leaf shape C1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Peltado

   Sinônimos: peltate

• more shield-shaped comparative form
• most shield-shaped superlative form