calcarate

[ kal-kuh-reyt ]
adjectiveBiology.

  1. having a calcar or calcaria; spurred.

Origin of calcarate

1
First recorded in 1820–30; calcar1 + -ate1
  • Also cal·ca·rat·ed [kal-kuh-rey-tid] /ˈkæl kəˌreɪ tɪd/ .

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