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dilatate

American  
[dih-ley-teyt, dil-uh-teyt] / dɪˈleɪ teɪt, ˈdɪl əˌteɪt /

adjective

  1. dilated; broadened.

Etymology

Origin of dilatate

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin dīlātātus, past participle of dīlātāre to dilate; -ate 1

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Sovra tutto 'l sabbion d'un cader lento Piovean di fuoco dilatate falde, Come di neve in alpe senza vento.

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