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redescribe


re·de·scribe

verb \ˌrē-di-ˈskrīb\

Definition of REDESCRIBE

transitive verb
: to describe anew or again; especially : to give a new and more complete description to (a biological taxon)

First Known Use of REDESCRIBE

1858

Rhymes with REDESCRIBE

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