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turbinate

Pronunciation: /ˈtəːbɪnət/

Definition of turbinate

adjective

chiefly Zoology
  • (especially of a shell) shaped like a spinning top or inverted cone.
  • Anatomy relating to or denoting the turbinals.

noun

  • (also turbinate bone) Anatomyanother term for turbinal.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin turbinatus, from turbo, turbin- (see turbine)

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