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Forficate

For′fi-cate

,
Adj.
[L.
forfex
,
forficis
, shears.]
(Zool.)
Deeply forked, as the tail of certain birds.

Definition 2024


forficate

forficate

English

Adjective

forficate (comparative more forficate, superlative most forficate)

  1. (zoology) Deeply forked, like the tails of certain birds.