What is another word for lanceolate?
Pronunciation: [lˈansɪˌɒle͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Lanceolate is a botanical term that refers to a leaf shape, which is long and narrow with pointed ends. It is often described as being lance-shaped, which is where the name of the leaf shape comes from. Some other synonyms for the term lanceolate include spear-shaped, oblong-lanceolate, and lanceoliform. These terms all describe a leaf that is longer than it is wide and tapers to a point. Lanceolate leaves can be found on a variety of plants, from trees and shrubs to herbaceous plants and even aquatic species. They are often used as a key identification feature in plant taxonomy.
