Fastigated

/ˈfæs.tɪ.ɡeɪ.tɪd/ adjective

Definition

Shaped to taper to a point; narrowing gradually like a spire or cone.

Etymology

Past participle of 'fastigate,' used as an adjective to describe something that has undergone the process of being pointed or tapered.

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Italian cypress trees are perfectly fastigated—they're engineered by nature to take up minimal horizontal space while reaching dramatically upward, making them perfect for Mediterranean gardens!

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