The Collaborative International Dictionary
Mucronate
Mucronate \Mu"cro*nate\, Mucronated \Mu"cro*na`ted\, a. [L. mucronatus, fr. mucro a sharp point: cf. F. mucron['e].] Ending abruptly in a sharp point; abruptly tipped with a short and sharp point; as, a mucronate leaf. -- Mu"cro*nate*ly, adv.
Wiktionary
mucronate
a. (context biology English) Terminating in a mucro (an abruptly tapering point or a sharp spine) such as at the end of a leaf.