obconical

[ ob-kon-i-kuhl ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. conical, with the attachment at the pointed end.

Word History and Origins

Origin of obconical¹

First recorded in 1800–10; ob- + conical ( def )

Example Sentences

Achenes somewhat obconical, hairy; pappus a single row of capillary bristles.

From Project Gutenberg

When the joints are obconical, with the vertex of the cone rounded.

From Project Gutenberg