cingulate

adjective

cin·​gu·​late ˈsiŋ-gyə-lət 

-ˌlāt

: having a girdle especially of transverse bands or markings

Word History

Etymology

New Latin cingulatus, from Latin cingulum, cingula girdle + -atus -ate

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Rhymes for cingulate

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• abrogate
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• activate
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• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate