testiculate

[ te-stik-yuh-lit ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. shaped like a testis.
2. having tubers shaped like testes, as certain orchids.

testiculate

/ tɛˈstɪkjʊlɪt /

adjective

1. botany shaped like testicles

   the testiculate tubers of certain orchids

Word History and Origins

Origin of testiculate¹

From the Late Latin word testiculātus, dating back to 1715–25. See testicle, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of testiculate¹

C18: from Late Latin testiculātus; see testicle