a. [ L. lineola, dim. of linea line. ] 1. (Zool.) Marked with little lines. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Bot.) Marked longitudinally with fine lines. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ a. [ L. lanceolatus: cf. F. lancéolé. See Lanceolar. ] (Bot. & Zool.) Rather narrow, tapering to a point at the apex, and sometimes at the base also; as, a lanceolate leaf. [ 1913 Webster ]