precursor tip
Meaning
Noun
- The reduced upper leaf zone found on many monocotyledons that usually takes the form of a cylindrical extension at the apex of the leaf.
- Any thickened or glandular leaf tip that is distinguishable from the rest of the lamina's surface.
Related
Similar words
- vorläuferspitze, vorlauferspitze
- forerunner tip
Origin
- Calque of German Vorläuferspitze, from Vorläufer + Spitze.
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