Definition
corniculate
adjective
- Having small horn-like projections or processes; shaped like or bearing small horns.
Usage: chiefly botanical and zoological
Examples
- The corniculate leaves of the plant extended outward in delicate points.
- Biologists examined the corniculate appendages on the insect's head.
- The corniculate projections on the seed pod help with dispersal.
- Under the microscope, the corniculate structures became clearly visible.