Bladelike

/ˈbleɪdlaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling a blade in shape or form; having the thin, flat, elongated shape characteristic of a blade.

Etymology

From Old English 'blæd' (blade) + '-like' (suffix meaning resembling). The '-like' suffix creates comparisons to the named object.

Kelly Says

Botanists use 'blade-like' constantly to describe grass leaves and many other plant parts because that thin, flat shape is nature's way of maximizing the surface area for capturing sunlight!

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