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waved

adj.
US //ˈweɪvd// UK //wˈeɪvd// waved
  1. 1 having a curved shape (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Science

    having a shape or edge that goes up and down like a wave.

    having an undulating or wavy form, particularly regarding the margins or outlines of a biological specimen.

    Example

    The leaf had a waved edge that made it easy to identify.

    Example

    The specimen was characterised by its distinctly waved margins, a feature that distinguishes it from related species in the same genus.

    Usage

    In botanical or biological contexts, this adjective typically precedes the noun it modifies.
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