locular

Also loc·u·late

[lok-yuh-ler]

adjective

Biology.

1. having one or more locules.

locular

/ ˈlɒkjʊlə, -lɪt, ˈlɒkjʊˌleɪt /

adjective

1. biology divided into compartments by septa

   the locular ovary of a plant

Other Word Forms

• interlocular adjective
• loculation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of locular¹

First recorded in 1775–85, locular is from the New Latin word loculāris kept in boxes. See loculus, -ar ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of locular¹

C19: from New Latin loculāris kept in boxes

Example Sentences

Adj. capsular; saccular, sacculated; recipient; ventricular, cystic, vascular, vesicular, cellular, camerated, locular, multilocular, polygastric; marsupial; siliquose, siliquous.

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