camerate
Definition of camerate
1 or camerated \-məˌrātə̇d\ : divided into chambers a camerate shell a camerate eye
2 [New Latin Camerata] : of or relating to the Camerata
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Origin and Etymology of camerate
New Latin cameratus, from Late Latin camera chamber + Latin -atus -ate
First Known Use: 1543
camerate
Definition of camerate
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: one of the Camerata
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