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circinate

Syllabification: (cir·ci·nate)
Pronunciation: /ˈsərsəˌnāt/

Definition of circinate

adjective

Botany
  • rolled up with the tip in the center, for example the young frond of a fern.
  • Medicine circular in appearance.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin circinatus, past participle of circinare 'make round', from circinus 'pair of compasses'

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