glabrate

glabrate Definition

gla·brate (glā′brāt′, -brit)

adjective

glabrous or nearly glabrous
becoming glabrous when old or mature

Etymology: < L glabratus, pp. of glabrare, lit., to make smooth, deprive of hair < glaber: see glabrous

Browse dictionary entries near glabrate

‹ glabella
‹ glögg
‹ Gk
‹ gizzard
‹ gizmo
‹ giving up
‹ giving
‹ giver
‹ given to
‹ given name

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