terete
/təˈriːt/
adjective
- Having a smooth, cylindrical, or slightly tapering shape, especially in reference to plant stems, leaves, or animal body parts.
- The cactus has terete stems that store water efficiently.
- Botanists noted the terete leaves of the sedge plant during their field study.
- The worm's terete body allowed it to move easily through the soil.
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