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fastigiate

The correct spelling is fastigiate.

How to pronounce fastigiate

noun

IPA: /fæˈstɪdʒ.i.ɪt/

Say it like: Fas-tij-iat-e

The correct spelling is fastigiate. A tree or shrub with erect, parallel branches. For example: "The branches of this species are fastigiate."

Usage Examples

The branches of this species are fastigiate.

This is a fastigiate variety.

The grains are 3-colporate and fastigiate.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A tree or shrub with erect, parallel branches.

adjective

  1. 1.Erect and parallel
  2. 2.Having closely-bunched erect parallel branches
  3. 3.Characterized by a fastigium, a cavity separating the intexine from the sexine near the endoaperture of a colporate pollen grain.
  4. 4.Tapering to a point

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