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fastigiate definition

fas·tigi·ate (fa stij′ē it, -āt′)

adjective

having a narrow, spirelike shape, as certain kinds of trees

Etymology: LL fastigiatus, for L fastigatus < fastigium, a slope, roof < IE *bharsti- < base *bhars-: see fastidious

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