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serrulate

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[ser-yuh-lit, -leyt, ser-uh-]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

finely or minutely serrate, as a leaf.

serrulate

/ ˈsɛrʊˌleɪt, -lɪt /

adjective

(esp of leaves) minutely serrate

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Word History and Origins

Origin of serrulate¹

1785–95; < New Latin ��ܱ��ٳܲ�, equivalent to Latin serrul(a) “small saw” ( serrate, -ule ( def. ) ) + -��ٳܲ� -ate ¹

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Word History and Origins

Origin of serrulate¹

C18: from New Latin ��ܱ��ٳܲ�, from Latin serrula diminutive of serra a saw

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Leaves in 3's or 4's, or the lower opposite, varying from linear to oval-oblong, minutely serrulate; stamens 9 in the sterile flowers, 3 or 6 almost sessile anthers in the fertile.

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Leaves.—Alternate; petioled; oblong; entire or serrulate; four inches or so long.

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Shrubs or low trees with alternate, simple, exstipulate, ovate, serrulate leaves, soft downy beneath.

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The gills are attached to the stem, with a dark serrulate edge.

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Leaves from 8 to 12 cm. long, serrulate, stomata ventral only, resin-ducts medial and confined to the angles.

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serriform serrulation

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