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circumvallate

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verb cir·cum·val·late \ -ˈva-ˌlāt \

Definition of circumvallate

circumvallated; circumvallating
transitive verb
:to surround by or as if by a rampart
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circumvallation

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Origin and Etymology of circumvallate

Latin circumvallatus, past participle of circumvallare to surround with siege works, from circum- + vallum rampart — more at wall

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circumvallate

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adjective cir·cum·val·late \ -ˈva-ˌlāt , -ˈva-lət \

Definition of circumvallate

:being any of approximately 12 large papillae near the back of the tongue each of which is surrounded with a marginal sulcus and supplied with taste buds responsive especially to bitter flavors

First Known Use of circumvallate

circa 1852

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circumvallate

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adjective cir·cum·val·late \ ˌsər-kəm-ˈval-ˌāt, -ˈval-ət \

medical Definition of circumvallate

:enclosed by a ridge of tissue

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