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CALCEOLATE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does calceolate mean?
• CALCEOLATE (adjective)
The adjective CALCEOLATE has 1 sense:
1. of slipper-shaped blossoms
Familiarity information: CALCEOLATE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of slipper-shaped blossoms
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
calceiform; calceolate
Context example:
the calceiform lip of certain orchids
Pertainym:
calceus (a shoe covering the ankle; worn by ancient Romans)
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