What does «hoja aserrada» mean in Spanish?
- A type of blade that has all acute angles. In other words, one whose edge has multiple small teeth inclined towards the tip, like those of a saw. Achillea ageratum, the linden tree (Tilia platyphyllos), roses, chestnut (Castanea vulgaris), certain species of mint, Stoechas folio serrato (serrated-leaved lavender), etc. have this type of leaf.
Examples of use in Spanish: "Al segundo género podríamos llamarlo de hoja aserrada, para diferenciarlo del primero".
"la hierbabuena es una planta de tallo blando y hoja aserrada, cultivada en los jardines. La hoja contiene un aceite que se usa en la preparación de varios medicamentos".
- A knife edge that resembles a saw, such as a bread knife.