Definition of Camerata
:the largest order of crinoids including all Paleozoic species that have the lower brachial plates included in the cup and the mouth and food grooves closed
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Camerata
plural noun
Cam·er·a·ta
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ˌkaməˈrätə
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Origin and Etymology of camerata
New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of cameratus, past participle of camerare to arch, from camera arched roof
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