To save this word, you'll need to log in.
de·operculate | \ ¦dē+ \
Definition of deoperculate
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : lacking an operculum
—used of the capsule of a moss or hepatic after the lid has fallen
2 : having an operculum that does not separate from the capsule
—used of mosses
deoperculate
intransitive verbde·oper·cu·late | \ ˌdēōˈpərkyəˌlāt \
-ed/-ing/-s
Definition of deoperculate (Entry 2 of 2)
: to shed or cast off the operculum
—used of mosses and liverworts
Keep scrolling for more
Test Your Vocabulary
Semantic Drift Quiz
- Which of the following was once a synonym for fun?

Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
Share deoperculate