Definition

Having a shape that resembles a hood or cowl, often used to describe certain plant parts.

Example

The cucullate leaves of the plant provided excellent protection for the developing flowers.

Conversation

Have you seen those plants with the cucullate leaves?

Yeah, they look so unique and interesting!

I really love how they almost resemble hoods.

Exactly! It's like nature designed them to be stylish.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cucullate → It is formed from "cucullus" (meaning hood) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating having the quality of). The word "cucullate" refers to something that has the quality of being hooded or covered like a hood.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'hood' ('cucullus') to remember that 'cucullate' describes something that is hooded or covered.

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