1. shaped like a lyre; having a form resembling the musical instrument with curved sides
Usage: technical; botanical

Examples

• The lyrated leaves of the plant had distinctive curved indentations.
• Botanists identified the species by its lyrated leaf structure.
• The lyrated form of the coral reminded researchers of ancient musical instruments.
• Her drawing showed the lyrated outline of the specimen.
• The lyrated pattern was clearly visible under the microscope.