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plicate

Pronunciation: /ˈplʌɪkət, ˈplʌɪkeɪt/

Definition of plicate

adjective

Biology & Geology
  • folded, crumpled, or corrugated.

Derivatives

plicated

Pronunciation: /plɪˈkeɪtɪd/

adjective

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin plicatus 'folded', past participle of plicare

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