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reticulate

Syllabification: (re·tic·u·late)
Definition of reticulate

verb

Pronunciation: /riˈtikyəˌlāt/

[with object] rare
  • divide or mark (something) in such a way as to resemble a net or network:the numerous canals and branches of the river reticulate the flat alluvial plain

adjective

Pronunciation: /-lət, -ˌlāt/

chiefly Botany & Zoology
  • reticulated.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin reticulatus 'reticulated', from reticulum (see reticulum)

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