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penicillate

Syllabification: (pen·i·cil·late)

Pronunciation: /ˌpenəˈsilit, -ˈsilāt/

Definition of penicillate

adjective

Biology

having, forming, or resembling a small tuft or tufts of hair.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin penicillus 'paintbrush' + -ate²

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Definition of penicillate in the British & World English dictionary

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/ ˌɛpɪθəˈleɪmɪəm

noun

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