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sagittate

Syllabification: (sag·it·tate)
Pronunciation: /ˈsajəˌtāt/
Definition of sagittate

adjective

Botany & Zoology
  • shaped like an arrowhead.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin sagitta 'arrow' + -ate2

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