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crispate
(crisp|ate)
Pronunciation:
/ˈkrɪspeɪt/
adjective
Botany
(especially of a leaf) having a wavy or curly edge.
Origin:
mid 19th century
: from Latin
crispatus
, past participle of
crispare
'to curl'
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