calyptrate

adjective

ca·lyp·trate | \ kəˈlipˌtrāt, -trə̇t, ˈkalə̇pˌtrāt\

Definition of calyptrate

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 botany : having a calyptra

2a [ ²calyptrate ] : of or relating to the Calyptratae

b [ New Latin calyptr- (from calypter) + English -ate ] : furnished with calypters

calyptrate

noun

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plural -s

Definition of calyptrate (Entry 2 of 2)

: one of the Calyptratae

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