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Lyrate

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Shaped like the head of a lyre; deeply lobed or divided into narrow segments.

Usage:

1. The leaves of a fern are typically lyrate in shape.
2. The lyrate petals of the wild mustard flower added to its beauty.

Sense 2: Relating to or characteristic of music played on a lyre.

Usage:

1. He performed a mesmerizing lyrate composition on his instrument.
2. The lyrate melody captivated the audience.

Sense 3: (Botany) Of or relating to lyrate, a term used to describe a leaf shape that resembles the strings of a lyre.

Usage:

1. The plant exhibited interesting lyrate leaf arrangements.
2. She enthusiastically studied the unique lyrate characteristics of various plants.

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