cordate

[ kawr-deyt ]

adjective

1. heart-shaped:

   a cordate shell.

2. (of leaves) heart-shaped, with the attachment at the notched end.

cordate

/ ˈkɔːdeɪt /

adjective

1. heart-shaped

   cordate shells

   a cordate leaf

cordate

/ kôr′dāt′ /

1. Having a heart-shaped outline. Often used of leaves, such as those of the morning glory or linden.

Derived Forms

• ˈcordately, adverb

Other Words From

• cordate·ly adverb
• half-cordate adjective
• multi·cordate adjective noun
• semi·cordate adjective
• sub·cordate adjective
• sub·cordate·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of cordate¹

First recorded in 1645–55; from New Latin cordātus “heart-shaped,” equivalent to Latin cord- (stem of cor ) heart + -ātus -ate ¹

Example Sentences

The cordate leaves were large and broad, and ended in a single point.

From Literature

Leaves obovate-oblong, cordate at the narrowed base, pubescent and white beneath; flower open bell-shaped, white, with a purple spot at base; petals ovate, 6´ long; cone of fruit ovoid.—S. E.

From Project Gutenberg

B. cordifolium, 4 ft., has large cordate leaves, and heads of rich orange flowers in cymose panicles in July.

From Project Gutenberg

Later in the season, the large cordate leaves are quite conspicuous, and cause people to wonder what may have been the flower of so fine a vine.

From Project Gutenberg

Its outline, embracing the group of carpels, may be regular or irregular, long or short, cordate, wide or compressed; it may reach the eye or otherwise, and it frequently clasps that portion.

From Project Gutenberg