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achlamydate

adjective
achlam·​y·​date | \ (ˈ)ā-¦kla-mə-ˌdāt, -dət\

Definition of achlamydate

: without a mantle —used of gastropods

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First Known Use of achlamydate

1875, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for achlamydate

a- entry 2 + chlamydate

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