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penicillate

Syllabification: (pen·i·cil·late)
Pronunciation: /ˌpenəˈsilit, -ˈsilāt/

Definition of penicillate

adjective

Biology
  • having, forming, or resembling a small tuft or tufts of hair.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin penicillus 'paintbrush' + -ate2

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