| Pronunciation: | | 'krenuchur
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[n] one of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.) |
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CRENATURE is a 9 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | crenation, crenel, crenelle, scallop |
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| | See Also: | | curve, curved shape |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Cren"a*ture\ (kr?n"?-t?r or kr?"n?-; 135), n.
1. (Bot.) A rounded tooth or notch of a crenate leaf, or any
part that is crenate; -- called also {crenelle}.
2. The state of being crenated or notched.
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