Definition of Vernation

1. Noun. (botany) the arrangement of young leaves in a leaf bud before it opens.

Category relationships: Botany, Phytology
Generic synonyms: Arrangement
Group relationships: Leaf Bud

Definition of Vernation

1. n. The arrangement of the leaves within the leaf bud, as regards their folding, coiling, rolling, etc.; prefoliation.

2. n. The arrangement of the leaves within the leaf bud, as regards their folding, coiling, rolling, etc.; prefoliation.

Definition of Vernation

1. Noun. The appearance of new leaves. ¹

2. Noun. (botany) The arrangement of multiple organs (such as leaves and flower parts) within a bud. ¹

3. Noun. (botany) Arrangement of only leaves within the bud; prefoliation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Vernation

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Medical Definition of Vernation

1. The arrangement of unexpanded leaves in a bud. Compare: aestivation. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vernation

vernal encephalitis
vernal equinox
vernal equinoxes
vernal iris
vernal keratoconjunctivitis
vernal pools
vernal witch hazel
vernalization
vernalizations
vernalize
vernalized
vernalizes
vernalizing
vernally
vernant
vernation (current term)
vernations
verner-morrison syndrome
vernicle
vernicles
vernicose
vernier caliper
vernier micrometer
vernier scale
verniers
vernile
vernility
vernine
vernish

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