lunulate

[ loo-nyuh-leyt ]

adjective
  1. having lunular markings.

  2. being in the shape of a crescent; cresent-shaped.

Origin of lunulate

1
First recorded in 1750–60; lunul(a) + -ate1
  • Also lu·nu·lat·ed [loo-nyuh-ley-tid] /ˈlu nyəˌleɪ tɪd/ .

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British Dictionary definitions for lunulate

lunulate

lunulated

/ (ˈluːnjʊˌleɪt) /


adjective
  1. having markings shaped like crescents: lunulate patterns on an insect

  2. Also: lunular shaped like a crescent

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