precursor tip en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of German Vorläuferspitze, from Vorläufer (“forerunner, precursor”) + Spitze (“cusp,tip”).
Meanings
- The reduced upper leaf zone found on many monocotyledons that usually takes the form of a cylindrical extension at the apex of the leaf.
- Any thickened or glandular leaf tip that is distinguishable from the rest of the lamina's surface.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| precursor tips | Number=Plur | lexicographic |