forcipate

[ fawr-suh-peyt, fohr- ]

adjective

1. having the shape of or resembling a forceps.

Word History and Origins

Origin of forcipate¹

1660–70; < Latin forcip- (stem of forceps ) forceps + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

The mandibles are prominent, so as to terminate the head in an angle, toothless and forcipate.

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