runcinate

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

having incised margins with the lobes or teeth pointing toward the base; as dandelion leaves

Adj

Having tooth-like projections pointing away from the apex.
Having a lacerated aspect with the projection pointing away from the apex, like dandelion leaves.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin runcinatus, from runcinare (“to plane off”).

Synonyms

retroserrate

Scrabble Score: 11

runcinate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
runcinate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
runcinate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

runcinate is a valid Words With Friends word