patellate

[ puh-tel-it, -eyt ]

adjective

1. having a patella.
2. patelliform.

patellate

/ -ˌleɪt; pəˈtɛlɪt /

adjective

1. having the shape of a patella Alsopatelliformpəˈtɛlɪˌfɔːm

Word History and Origins

Origin of patellate¹

First recorded in 1820–30; patell(a) + -ate ¹