Acrose

/ˈækroʊs/ adjective

Definition

Ending in a sharp point; having an apex or acuminate tip, used especially in botany to describe leaf or plant structure.

Etymology

From Greek akron (point, peak, extremity), directly describing the pointed quality of plant parts.

Kelly Says

While 'acrose' is rare, related words like 'acuminate' and 'acute' are common in plant identification guides—they all describe that pointy quality.

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