Lanceolate
/LAN-see-oh-layt/🍃 Leaf Shapes● Basic
Also known as: lance-shaped
A leaf shape that is much longer than wide, broadest below the middle, and tapering to a pointed apex and a narrower base. The length-to-width ratio is typically 3:1 to 6:1.
Etymology
From Latin lanceolatus, meaning "armed with a lance," from lancea (lance).
Example
“Willows are known for their elegant lanceolate leaves that flutter in the breeze.”