cuneate

adjective

cu·​ne·​ate ˈkyü-nē-ˌāt 

-ət

: narrowly triangular with the acute angle toward the base see leaf illustration

Word History

Etymology

Latin cuneatus, from cuneus wedge

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

cuneate

adjective

cu·​ne·​ate ˈkyü-nē-ˌāt, -ət 

: narrowly triangular with the acute angle toward the base