plicate

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[edit] English

A plicate palm frond.

[edit] Etymology

From Latin plicātus, perfect passive participle of plicō (I fold).

[edit] Pronunciation 1

  • (UK, US) IPA: /ˈplaɪkət/, /ˈplaɪ.keɪt/

[edit] Adjective

plicate (comparative more plicate, superlative most plicate)

Positive
plicate

Comparative
more plicate

Superlative
most plicate

  1. (biology) Folded lengthwise, especially in multiple in parallel sections; corrugated.
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[edit] Pronunciation 2

  • (UK, US) IPA: /plɪˈkeɪt/, /plaɪˈkeɪt/

[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to plicate

Third person singular
plicates

Simple past
plicated

Past participle
plicated

Present participle
plicating

to plicate (third-person singular simple present plicates, present participle plicating, simple past and past participle plicated)

  1. (chiefly biology) To fold or pleat (usually used in passive).

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