virgulate

American

[vur-gyuh-lit, -leyt] / ˈvɜr gjə lɪt, -ˌleɪt /

adjective

rod-shaped; virgate.

virgulate British

/ ˈvɜːɡjʊlɪt, -ˌleɪt /

adjective

rod-shaped or rodlike

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Etymology

Origin of virgulate

1830–40; < Latin virgul ( a ) rod ( see virga, -ule) + -ate ¹

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