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oblanceolate
(ob|lan¦ceo|late)
Pronunciation:
/ɒbˈlɑːnsɪələt/
adjective
technical
(especially of leaves) lanceolate with the more pointed end at the base.
Origin:
mid 19th century
: from
ob-
+
lanceolate
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