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lunulate

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lu⋅nu⋅late

[loo-nyuh-leyt]
–adjective
1. having lunular markings.
2. crescent-shaped.
Also, lu⋅nu⋅lat⋅ed.


Origin:
1750–60; lunul(a) + -ate 1
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lu·nu·late   (lōōn'yə-lāt', -lĭt)   
adj.  
  1. Small and lunular.

  2. Having crescent-shaped markings.

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