a. [ L. lanceola a little lance, dim. of lancea lance: cf. F. lancéolaire. ] (Bot.) Lanceolate. [ 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 ]