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sulcate

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌlkeɪt/

Definition of sulcate

adjective

Botany & Zoology

marked with parallel grooves: the margin is often sulcate

Origin:

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

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Definition of sulcate in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

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Sukkur
Sukuma
Sulawesi
Sulaymaniyah
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sulcus
Suleiman I
sulk
sulky
sull

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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