arcuate

(ärkyo̵̅o̅ it, -āt′)

adjective

curved like a bow; arched

Origin: L arcuatus, pp. of arcuare, bend like a bow < arcus, a bow: see arc

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See arcuate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Having the form of a bow; curved.

Origin:

Origin: Latin arcuātus

Origin: , past participle of arcuāre, to bend like a bow

Origin: , from arcus, bow

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  • arˈcu·ate·ly adverb

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