saccate

adjective

sac·cate ˈsa-ˌkāt

: having the form of a sac or pouch

saccate pollen grains

Word History

Etymology

New Latin saccatus, from Latin saccus

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of saccate was in 1830

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“Saccate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saccate. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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saccate

adjective

sac·cate ˈsak-ˌāt

: having the form of a sac or pouch

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