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单词 equitant
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Definition of equitant in English:

equitant

adjective ˈɛkwɪt(ə)ntˈekwədənt
Botany

  • (of a leaf) having its base folded and partly enclosing the leaf next above it, as in an iris.

    〔植〕（叶子）基部嵌叠的，跨状的，套折的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Most Nartheciaceae can be recognised by their isobifacial, equitant leaves.
    • The leaves in the genus Iris are equitant — that is they are 2-ranked and folded in half lengthwise.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Latin equitant- 'riding on horseback', from the verb equitare.

Definition of equitant in US English:

equitant

adjectiveˈekwədənt
Botany

  • (of a leaf) having its base folded and partly enclosing the leaf next above it, as in an iris.

    〔植〕（叶子）基部嵌叠的，跨状的，套折的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Most Nartheciaceae can be recognised by their isobifacial, equitant leaves.
    • The leaves in the genus Iris are equitant — that is they are 2-ranked and folded in half lengthwise.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Latin equitant- ‘riding on horseback’, from the verb equitare.
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