Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sebate
verb
/sɪˈbeɪt/
Definition
To mark with a stigma, especially to mark the stem of a plant with the scars where leaves have fallen off.
Examples
- The gardener decided to sebate the rose bush to enhance its appearance.
- After the autumn season, many trees were observed to have sebate trunks revealing the previous growth cycle.
Meaning
The term refers to a specific botanical action related to the appearance of a plant’s stem after leaves have been shed.
Synonyms
- mark
- scar
- stain
