1. having a head or head-like enlargement
Usage: anatomy; botany

Examples

• The capitate bone is one of the eight carpal bones in the wrist.
• Botanists identified the capitate flower clusters on the specimen.
• The capitate structure at the end of the stem was clearly visible under the microscope.
• Each capitate gland secretes a sticky substance to trap insects.
• The capitate stigma helps collect pollen more effectively.