Definition

bracteate

adjective
  1. Having bracts; furnished with or characterized by bracts (modified leaves at the base of a flower or flower cluster).
  2. Usage: botanical term
noun
  1. A thin metal disk or coin, typically made of gold or silver, stamped on one side only; a one-sided ancient coin or medal.
  2. Usage: numismatic term; historical

Examples

  • The bracteate inflorescence displayed colorful modified leaves beneath the flowers.
  • Medieval bracteates were often used as currency in Germanic regions.
  • The botanist noted that the plant was bracteate, with prominent bracts supporting each flower.
  • Collectors prize rare bracteates from the 13th century for their historical significance.
  • The bracteate structure of the thistle makes it easily recognizable in the field.

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