Etymology

lanceolate

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Today it means: Having the general shape of a lance; much longer than wide, with the widest part lower than the middle and a pointed apex. Full definition →

Latin lanceolātus
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  1. Latin · derived fromlanceolātus
  2. English todaylanceolate

From Latin lanceolātus.

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