spatulate

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Adjective spatulate has 1 sense

spatulate, spatula-shaped - of a leaf shape; having a broad rounded apex and a narrow base
Antonym: compound (indirect, via simple)

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Spatulate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Resembling a spatula or having a broad, flat, and rounded end.

Sense 1: Popular - Referring to the shape of an object.

Example Sentence: The spatulate leaves of this plant make it easily distinguishable from others in the garden.

Sense 2: Local - Describing a peculiar local tradition in a specific area.

Example Sentence: In a small town in the countryside, there is a spatulate-shaped monument that commemorates the local hero.