hastate

adjective

has·​tate ˈha-ˌstāt 

1

: triangular with sharp basal lobes spreading away from the base of the petiole

hastate leaves

see leaf illustration

2

: shaped like a spear or the head of a spear

a hastate spot of a bird

Word History

Etymology

New Latin hastatus, from Latin hasta spear — more at yard

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

hastate

adjective

has·​tate ˈhas-ˌtāt 

: shaped like an arrowhead with flaring barbs

a hastate leaf