circinate

cir·ci·nate

adj \ˈsər-sə-ˌnāt\

Definition of CIRCINATE

: rounded, coiled; especially : rolled in the form of a flat coil with the apex as a center <circinate fern fronds unfolding>

— cir·ci·nate·ly adverb

Origin of CIRCINATE

Latin circinatus, past participle of circinare to round, from circinus pair of compasses, from circus

First Known Use: 1830

Rhymes with CIRCINATE

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