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noun
The reduced upper leaf zone found on many monocotyledons that usually takes the form of a cylindrical extension at the apex of the leaf.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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noun
Any thickened or glandular leaf tip that is distinguishable from the rest of the lamina's surface.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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History
Calque of German Vorläuferspitze, from Vorläufer (“forerunner, precursor”) + Spitze (“cusp,tip”).
