Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
obcordate
adjective
/ˌɒb.kɔːrˈdeɪt/
Definition
Shaped like a heart or having a shape that is inverted and heart-like.
Examples
- The leaves of that plant are obcordate, giving it a unique appearance.
- The obcordate shape of the flower petals attracts many pollinators.
Meaning
Obcordate refers to a specific shape that is similar to a heart, where the lobes or curvatures are at the top and the point is downward.
Synonyms
- Heart-shaped
- Inverted heart
- Reniform
