lunulate
[ loo-nyuh-leyt ]
adjective
having lunular markings.
being in the shape of a crescent; cresent-shaped.
Origin of lunulate
1- Also lu·nu·lat·ed [loo-nyuh-ley-tid] /ˈlu nyəˌleɪ tɪd/ .
Words Nearby lunulate
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How to use lunulate in a sentence
lunulate: a line, when made up of a series of small lunules.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
British Dictionary definitions for lunulate
lunulate
lunulated
/ (ˈluːnjʊˌleɪt) /
adjective
having markings shaped like crescents: lunulate patterns on an insect
Also: lunular shaped like a crescent
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