comate

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[ koh-meyt ]
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noun
  1. a mate or companion.

Origin of comate

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First recorded in 1570–80; co- + mate1

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Other definitions for comate (2 of 2)

comate2
[ koh-meyt ]

adjective
  1. Botany. having a coma.

  2. hairy; tufted.

Origin of comate

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From the Latin word comātus, dating back to 1590–1600. See coma2, -ate1

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British Dictionary definitions for comate

comate

/ (ˈkəʊmeɪt) /


adjectivebotany
  1. having tufts of hair

  2. having or relating to a coma

Origin of comate

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C17: from Latin comātus, from coma hair

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