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tunicate

Syllabification: (tu·ni·cate)
Pronunciation: /ˈt(y)o͞oniˌkāt/
Definition of tunicate

noun

Zoology
  • a marine invertebrate of a group that includes the sea squirts and salps. They have a rubbery or hard outer coat and two siphons to draw water into and out of the body.
    • Subphylum Urochordata: three classes

adjective

(usually tunicated) Botany
  • (of a plant bulb, e.g., an onion) having concentric layers.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin tunicatus, past participle of tunicare 'clothe with a tunic', from tunica (see tunica)

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