Definition of "geniculate" in Englisch

adjective

1. (anatomy, botany) Bent abruptly, with the structure of a knee.

   • a geniculate stem; a geniculate ganglion; a geniculate twin crystal

2. Having kneelike joints; able to bend at an abrupt angle.

3. (anatomy) Relating to a geniculate nucleus.

verb

1. (obsolete, rare, transitive) To form joints or knots on.