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cordate

/kɔːrˈdeɪt/ adjective · British & US
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What does cordate mean?

adjective

Having a heart-shaped or cordate leaf; shaped like a heart. In botany, a leaf with a cordate base is one that is heart-shaped at the base.

Example

"The cordate leaves of the maple tree are a distinctive feature of the species."

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