precursor tip

noun

The reduced upper leaf zone found on many monocotyledons that usually takes the form of a cylindrical extension at the apex of the leaf.

Similar
vorläuferspitzevorlauferspitzeforerunner tip
OriginGerman Vorläuferspitze →
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Meanings

nounprecursor tip (plural precursor tips)

plural precursor tips

  1. biologyThe reduced upper leaf zone found on many monocotyledons that usually takes the form of a cylindrical extension at the apex of the leaf.
  2. biologyAny thickened or glandular leaf tip that is distinguishable from the rest of the lamina's surface.

    Synonyms: vorläuferspitze, vorlauferspitze, forerunner tip

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny thickened or glandular leaf tip that is distinguishable from the rest of the lamina's surface.

Similar
vorläuferspitzevorlauferspitzeforerunner tip

Origin

  1. GermanVorläuferspitze
  2. Englishprecursor tip

Calque of German Vorläuferspitze, from Vorläufer (“forerunner, precursor”) + Spitze (“cusp,tip”).

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Chicago

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