awl-shaped

[ awl-sheypt ]

adjective

1. having the shape of an awl.
2. subulate ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of awl-shaped¹

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

Glaucous; leaves ovate-lanceolate; flowers in flat cymes, open in sunshine; calyx club-shaped; petals notched, crowned with awl-shaped scales.—Escaped from gardens; rare.

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The crowns are broad, somewhat awl-shaped, and of nearly equal size.

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Leaves.—Two to four lines long; linear to awl-shaped; smooth; clustered.

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This is the spadix bearing the naked flowers, which are perfect, consisting of a four-angled style and four awl-shaped stamens.

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The other kind, often appearing on young growth or vigorous shoots, is awl-shaped, quite sharp-pointed, spreading and whitened beneath.

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