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vernation

Noun

ver=na=tion

WORDNET DICTIONARY

vernation(n = noun.group) - (botany) the arrangement of young leaves in a leaf bud before it opens;

is a part of leaf bud

vernation, n. [F. vernation: cf. L. vernatio the sloughing of the skin of snakes.].

The arrangement of the leaves within the leaf bud, as regards their folding, coiling, rolling, etc.; prefoliation. [1913 Webster]

vernation, n. Bot. the arrangement of leaves in a leaf-bud (cf. AESTIVATION).

Etymology

mod.L vernatio f. L vernare bloom (as VERNAL)

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