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Spatulate Definition & Meaning

spatulate
adjective
  1. (of a leaf shape) having a broad rounded apex and a narrow base

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What does spatulate mean?
(of a leaf shape) having a broad rounded apex and a narrow base
What part of speech is spatulate?
Spatulate is an adjective.

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