cristate
[ kris-teyt ]
adjective
having a crest; crested.
forming a crest.
Origin of cristate
1- Also cris·tat·ed .
Words Nearby cristate
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How to use cristate in a sentence
Sub-cristate: with a moderately elevated ridge or keel on pronotum, in Orthoptera.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. SmithCrested, or cristate, bearing any elevated appendage like a crest.
The Elements of Botany | Asa Gray
British Dictionary definitions for cristate
cristate
cristated
/ (ˈkrɪsteɪt) /
adjective
having a crest
forming a crest
Origin of cristate
1C17: from Latin cristātus, from crista crest
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