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ternate Definition

ter·nate (tʉr′nāt′)

adjective

  1. consisting of three
  2. arranged in threes
  3. Bot.
    1. having three leaflets
    2. growing in groups or whorls of three, as some leaves

Etymology: ModL ternatus < L terni (see ternary) + -atus, -ate

Browse dictionary entries near ternate

  1. ‹ ternary
  2. ‹ tern
  3. ‹ terms
  4. ‹ termor
  5. ‹ termless
  6. ‹ termite
  7. ‹ termitarium
  8. ‹ terminus ad quem
  9. ‹ terminus a quo
  10. ‹ terminus
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  6. terpineol ›
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  10. terra ›