evaginate

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verb

evag·​i·​nate

-ˌnāt

-ed/-ing/-s

transitive verb

: to turn (something, such as a body part) inside out : cause (a part) to protrude by eversion of an inner surface

intransitive verb

of a part or structure : to protrude by eversion of an inner surface : turn inside out

evaginate

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adjective

evag·​i·​nate

-nə̇t, 

-ˌnāt

: evaginated

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Latin evaginatus, past participle of evaginare to unsheathe, from e- + vagina sheath

Adjective

Latin evaginatus, past participle

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Rhymes for evaginate

• abbreviate
• accelerate
• accommodate
• accumulate
• acuminate
• adjudicate
• adulterate
• affiliate
• agglomerate
• agglutinate
• alleviate
• amalgamate