cupulate

[kyoo-pyuh-leyt, -lit]

adjective

shaped like a cupule.

Also cu·pu·lar

[kyoo-pyuh-ler] /ˈkyu pyə lər/.

Origin of cupulate

First recorded in 1825–35; cupule + -ate¹

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British Dictionary definitions for cupulate

cupulate

cupular (ˈkjuːpjʊlə)

adjective

shaped like a small cup

(of plants or animals) having cupules

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