lamellate

adjective

la·​mel·​late lə-ˈme-lət How to pronounce lamellate (audio)
ˈla-mə-ˌlāt
1
: composed of or furnished with lamellae
2
lamellately adverb

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lamellate was in 1826

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“Lamellate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamellate. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

Medical Definition

lamellate

adjective
1
: composed of or furnished with lamellae
2
lamellately adverb
lamellation noun
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