1. having a curled or wavy edge; crimped
Usage: botanical; technical

Examples

• The crispate leaves of the plant created an attractive textured appearance.
• Botanists noted the crispate margins of the specimen’s foliage.
• The crispate edges distinguished this variety from its smooth-leafed relatives.
• Under the microscope, the crispate structure was clearly visible.
• The garden featured plants with distinctly crispate leaf patterns.