inoperculate
American
[in-oh-pur-kyuh-lit, -leyt]
/ ˌɪn oʊˈpɜr kyə lɪt, -ˌleɪt /
adjective
Zoology, Botany.
Etymology
Origin of inoperculate
First recorded in 1825–35; in- 3 + operculate
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