frenate

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adjective (1)

fre·​nate

ˈfrēˌnāt

: having a frenum or frenulum

frenate

2 of 3

adjective (2)

"

: of or relating to the Frenatae

frenate

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noun

"

plural -s

: a butterfly or moth of the group Frenatae

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

New Latin frenatus, from Latin, bridled, past participle of frenare to bridle, from frenum bridle

Adjective (2)

New Latin Frenatae

Noun

New Latin Frenatae

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