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camerate

adjective
cam·​er·​ate | \ˈkaməˌrāt, -(ə)rə̇t\

Definition of camerate 

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 or camerated \ -​məˌrātə̇d \ : divided into chambers a camerate shell a camerate eye

2 [ New Latin Camerata ] : of or relating to the Camerata

camerate

noun
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plural -s

Definition of camerate (Entry 2 of 2)

: one of the Camerata

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First Known Use of camerate

Adjective

1543, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for camerate

Adjective

New Latin cameratus, from Late Latin camera chamber + Latin -atus -ate

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