saccate

adjective

sac·​cate ˈsa-ˌkāt How to pronounce saccate (audio)
: 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

Time Traveler
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 28 Sep. 2023.

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saccate

adjective
sac·​cate ˈsak-ˌāt How to pronounce saccate (audio)
: having the form of a sac or pouch
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