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pulvinate Definition

pul·vi·nate (pul′və nāt′, -nit)

adjective

  1. cushionlike
  2. Bot. having a pulvinus

Etymology: L pulvinatus < pulvinus, cushion

pulvinate Related Forms

pul′·vi·nate′ly adverb

Browse dictionary entries near pulvinate

  1. ‹ pulvillus
  2. ‹ pulverulent
  3. ‹ pulverize
  4. ‹ pulverizable
  5. ‹ pulsometer
  6. ‹ pulsimeter
  7. ‹ pulsejet (engine)
  8. ‹ pulse shaping
  9. ‹ pulse shape
  10. ‹ pulse radar
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