cordate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːdeɪt/

adjective

Botany & Zoology
  • heart-shaped: their leaves are often triangular, sometimes cordate or sagittate at the base

Origin:

mid 17th century (in the sense 'wise, prudent'): from Latin cordatus 'wise' (in modern Latin 'heart-shaped'), from cor, cord- 'heart'