auriculate
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɔːˈrɪkjʊleɪt/
Definition
Having ear-shaped appendages or lobes at the base of a leaf or other organ.
Examples
Many species of sage are easily identified by their distinctively auriculate leaves.
The plant's auriculate structure allows it to grip the stalk more securely.
Under the microscope, the specimen revealed an auriculate morphology typical of this family.
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