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calceolate Definition

cal·ceo·late (kalsē ə lāt′)

adjective

Bot. shaped like a slipper, as the large, middle petal of an orchid

Etymology: < L calceolus (see calceolaria) + -ate

Browse dictionary entries near calceolate

  1. calceolaria
  2. calceiform
  3. calcaria
  4. calcareous tufa
  5. calcareous
  6. calcarate
  7. calcar
  8. calcaneus
  9. calcaneum
  10. calcanei
  1. calces
  2. calci-
  3. calcic
  4. calcicole
  5. calcicolous
  6. calciferol
  7. calciferous
  8. calcific
  9. calcification
  10. calcified