spatulate
[/ˈspætʃ.ə.leɪt/ or /ˈspætʃ.ə.lət/]
adjective
espatulado
1. Having a shape like a spatula; broad and rounded at the end with a narrower base
The plant has spatulate leaves that are wider at the tip.
A planta possui folhas espatuladas que são mais largas na ponta.
2. In anatomy and botany, describing structures that resemble a spatula or paddle in form
The spatulate fingers of the surgeon allowed for delicate work.
Os dedos espatulados do cirurgião permitiam trabalho delicado.
This is a technical term primarily used in botanical, biological, and medical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is rarely used in everyday conversation and appears mainly in scientific literature, textbooks, and specialized academic discussions about plant morphology and anatomical structures.
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