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an·​chor·​ate | \ -kərə̇t, -ˌrāt \

Definition of anchorate

of a sponge spicule
: having one or more processes like the fluke of an anchor

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First Known Use of anchorate

1867, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anchorate

anchor entry 1 + -ate

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The first known use of anchorate was in 1867

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“Anchorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anchorate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.

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