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laciniate

Pronunciation: /ləˈsɪnɪət/

(also laciniated /-eɪtɪd/)

Definition of laciniate

adjective

Botany & Zoology

divided into deep narrow irregular segments.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin lacinia 'fringe, hem, flap of a garment' + -ate²

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