Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
patulous
Adjective
/ˈpæt.jʊ.ləs/
Definition
Open or spreading out; characterized by a wide or open structure.
Examples
- The patulous leaves of the plant allow sunlight to reach all parts of the foliage.
- Botanists often describe the patulous formation of flowers in certain species to relate their evolutionary advantages.
Meaning
Describing something that is gaping or widely spread apart, often used in a botanical context to refer to the arrangement of plant parts.
Synonyms
- Open
- Spreading
- Spacious
