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mu·​ri·​cate | \ ˈmyu̇rəˌkāt, -kə̇t \
variants: or less commonly muricated \ -​ˌkātə̇d \

Definition of muricate

: roughened with sharp hard points — compare echinate

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History and Etymology for muricate

muricate from Latin muricatus pointed like a purple fish, from muric-, murex purple shell + -atus -ate; muricated from Latin muricatus + English -ed

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“Muricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muricate. Accessed 17 May. 2022.

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