Definition of "acuminate" []

• Tapering gradually to a sharp point, as the tips of certain leaves. (adjective)
• To sharpen or taper. (verb-transitive)

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• "This forest type is dominated by evergreen tree species with scattered deciduous trees such as Dipterocarpus kerri, Anogeissus acuminate, Pometia pinnata and Lagerstroemia calyculata."
• "Leaves a span long, cordato acuminate; the laminae all pointing downwards, glossy green and glabrous above."
• "Evaluating Alnus acuminate as a component in agroforestry systems."