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Definition of "emarginated" []

  • Having the margin interrupted by a notch or shallow sinus. (adjective)
  • Notched at the summit. (adjective)
  • Having the edges truncated. (adjective)

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Use "emarginated" in a sentence
  • "Description size: 3 - 4.5 mm shape: mote or less triangular colour: pale brown with blackish patches on the elytra recognition: body clothed in short hairs; last abdominal segment visible; antennae slightly serrated: each hind femur bears a tooth; large emarginated eyes"
  • "The _laevifolia_ petals become smaller and are often not emarginated at the apex, becoming ovate [529] instead of obcordate."
  • "-- Above bright red ferruginous brown; tips of hair darker, paler beneath; ears pointed and external; edge deeply emarginated; internal edge and basal third of external surface hairy; anti-helix well developed; nasal process apparently very similar to that of _R. mitratus_ (_Kellaart_)."