pulvinate
/ˈpʌlvɪneɪt/
adjective
- Having a cushion-like or swollen shape, often used to describe plant parts or geological formations.
- The pulvinate leaves of the succulent store water in their thick pads.
- The cactus has pulvinate stems that help it survive in dry conditions.
- Geologists described the rock formation as pulvinate because of its rounded, pillow-like appearance.