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Webster 1913 Edition


Contortuplicate

Conˊtor-tu′pli-cate

,
Adj.
[L.
contortuplicatus
;
contortus
contorted +
plicare
to fold.]
(Bot.)
Plaited lengthwise and twisted in addition, as the bud of the morning-glory.
Gray.

Definition 2024


contortuplicate

contortuplicate

English

Adjective

contortuplicate (comparative more contortuplicate, superlative most contortuplicate)

  1. (botany) Plaited lengthwise and also twisted.
    The bud of the morning glory is contortuplicate.
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