capitate

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metatarsal
  • Adjective:
    being abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip

Word Origin

capitate (adj.)
"head-shaped," 1660s, from Latin capitatus "headed," from caput "head" (see capitulum).

Example

1. Inflorescences short spicate or capitate , few flowered .
2. Style very short or obsolete ; stigma capitate or ligulate .
3. Flowers sessile , umbellules capitate .
4. Inflorescences short racemose or capitate ; bracts petiolate .
5. Style filiform ; stigma capitate or 2-lobed .

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