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sulcate

Syllabification: (sul·cate)
Pronunciation: /ˈsəlˌkāt/
Definition of sulcate

adjective

Botany & Zoology
  • marked with parallel grooves.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin sulcatus 'furrowed', past participle of sulcare

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