exarate

adjective

ex·​a·​rate

ˈeksəˌrāt

1

: grooved or furrowed

2

of a pupa : having the appendages not cemented to the body compare obtect

Word History

Etymology

Latin exaratus, past participle of Latin exarare to plow up, write on a tablet, from ex- ex- entry 1 + arare to plow

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