utricular

1 of 2

adjective (1)

utric·​u·​lar yu̇-ˈtri-kyə-lər 

1

a

: of or relating to a utricle

b

: containing one or more utricles

2

: resembling a utricle

—used especially of such substances as sulfur and selenium when condensed from vapor and deposited on cold bodies in small globules filled with liquid

utricular

2 of 2

adjective (2)

utric·​u·​lar yu̇-ˈtri-kyə-lər 

: uterine sense 3

utricular glands

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Latin utriculus small bag + English -ar

Adjective (2)

Latin utriculus (diminutive of uterus womb) + English -ar

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Rhymes for utricular

• auricular
• ventricular
• atrioventricular
• interventricular
• intraventricular
• periventricular
• supraventricular