Crenate
[kree-neyt] /ˈkri neɪt/
adjective
1.
having the margin notched or scalloped so as to form rounded teeth, as a leaf.
/ˈkriːneɪt/
adjective
1.
having a scalloped margin, as certain leaves
crenate cre·nate (krē’nāt’) or cre·nat·ed (-nā’tĭd)
adj.
Having a margin with low, rounded or scalloped projections or indentations.
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