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Definition of serrula

serrula

/ˈsɛr.jʊ.lə/
ser · ru · la
Plural:serrulae
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Adjective:serrulate
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serrula Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A small, saw-like anatomical ridge or row of tiny chitinous teeth found on the pedipalps or chelicerae of certain arachnids (such as spiders and pseudoscorpions) or on the mouthparts of some birds and insects.

2

Any plant of the genus Serruria in the family Proteaceae, endemic to the Cape region of South Africa (such as the blushing bride), cultivated for its finely divided foliage and showy flower heads composed of clustered tubular blossoms surrounded by colorful papery floral bracts.

• Rhymes for serrula

• Nearby Words

serrano
serrated
serration
serrula
sertraline
serum
servable

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Serrula. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/serrula
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