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chlamydate definition

chlamy·date (klam′ə dāt′, -dit)

adjective

Zool. having a mantle, as certain mollusks

Etymology: L chlamydatus, dressed in a military cloak < Gr chlamyd-, base of chlamys, mantle + -ate

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