retuse

• POS: Adjective
• HYPHEN: re=tuse

CIDE DICTIONARY

retuse, a. [L. retusus, p. p. : cf. F. rétus. See Retund.].

 Having the end rounded and slightly indented; as, a retuse leaf.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

retuse, adj. esp. Bot. having a broad end with a central depression.

Etymology

L retundere retus- (as RE-, tundere beat)