precursor tip

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Synonyms: precursorship

Antonyms: precursorship

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|botany}} The reduced [[upper leaf zone]] found on many [[monocotyledon]]s that usually takes the form of a [[cylindrical]] extension at the [[apex]] of the leaf.
2. {{lb|en|botany}} Any [[thickened]] or [[glandular]] leaf tip that is distinguishable from the rest of the [[lamina]]'s surface.

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