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sinuate

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪnjʊət/
Definition of sinuate

adjective

Botany & Zoology
  • having a wavy or sinuous margin; with alternate rounded notches and lobes.

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin sinuatus, past participle of sinuare 'to bend'

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Definition of sinuate in the US English dictionary
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