lanzettförmig

lance-shaped, lanceolate

adjective lan-TSET-foer-mikh Rare

Origin: from Latin 'lancea' (lance, spear)

Also means

long, narrow and tapering to a point at each end

Usage Note

lanzettförmig describes a narrow, elongated shape tapering to a pointed tip like a surgeon's lancet (Lanzette). A standard botanical term (lanzettförmiges Blatt) for narrow leaves that are widest in the middle and pointed at both ends.

Examples

"Die lanzettförmigen Blätter des Weidenbaums hängen elegant herab."

Natural Translation

The lanceolate leaves of the willow tree hang down elegantly.

Literal Translation

The lance-shaped leaves of-the willow-tree hang elegantly down.

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