Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

adunc

adjective
ˈadʌŋk
Definition
curved or bent; hooked in shape.
Examples
  • The adunc branches of the tree reached out over the path.
  • In some species of plants, the leaves are adunc, giving them a distinctive appearance.
Meaning
The term ‘adunc’ is used to describe something that is curved or has a hook-like shape, commonly applied in botanical contexts.
Synonyms
  • hooked
  • curved
  • bent