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quinquefoliate


Meanings
  • A term used to describe a leaf with five lobes.

    - "The quinquefoliate leaves on the oak tree are quite distinctive."
    - "Botanists often use the term 'quinquefoliate' to describe the shape of certain leaves."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with quinquefoliate
quintessential , essential , residential , institutional
Homophones
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  1. quinquefoliate

  2. quinine

  3. quintain

  4. quintessential


Variants
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quinquennia , quinquennium , quinquenniums
Forms
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quinquefoliate, quinquefoliates, quinquefoliate leaf, quinquefoliate leaves


Etymology
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The term 'quinquefoliate' comes from the Latin words 'quinque' meaning 'five' and 'foliatus' meaning 'having leaves'.


Related Concepts
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  1. lobed leaves: Lobed leaves are leaves that have lobes or indentations along their margins. Quinquefoliate leaves are a specific type of lobed leaf, characterized by five lobes.

  2. deciduous trees: Deciduous trees are trees that shed their leaves annually, in preparation for the winter season. Quinquefoliate leaves are commonly found on deciduous trees, such as oak trees and hickory trees.


Culture
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The term 'quinquefoliate' has been used in various cultural contexts. In botany, it is used to describe the shape of certain leaves. In literature, it has been used as a metaphor to describe complex emotions or ideas. In art, it has been used as a visual motif to represent various themes or concepts. In music, it has been used as a rhythmic or melodic motif to represent various themes or concepts.

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