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单词 unguiculate
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Definition of unguiculate in English:

unguiculate

adjective ʌŋˈɡwɪkjʊlət-lət
  • 1Zoology
    Having one or more nails or claws.

  • 2Botany
    (of a petal) having a narrow stalklike base.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Petals in this genus are described as being clawed (unguiculate) - there is a narrow stalk at the base, and thereafter the expanded portion is minutely fringed.

Origin

Early 19th century: from modern Latin unguiculatus, from Latin unguiculus 'fingernail, toenail', diminutive of unguis 'nail'.

 
 

Definition of unguiculate in US English:

unguiculate

adjective-lət
  • 1Zoology
    Having one or more nails or claws.

  • 2Botany
    (of a petal) having a narrow stalklike base.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Petals in this genus are described as being clawed (unguiculate) - there is a narrow stalk at the base, and thereafter the expanded portion is minutely fringed.

Origin

Early 19th century: from modern Latin unguiculatus, from Latin unguiculus ‘fingernail, toenail’, diminutive of unguis ‘nail’.

 
 
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