crispate

adjective

cris·​pate
ˈkriˌspāt,
-spə̇t
variants or crispated
-ˌspāt ə̇d
: having a crisped appearance : irregularly curled or crinkled : crisped

Word History

Etymology

crispate from Latin crispatus, past participle of crispare to curl, from crispus curly; crispated from Latin crispatus + English -ed

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“Crispate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crispate. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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