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CALYPTRATE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does calyptrate mean? 

CALYPTRATE (adjective)
  The adjective CALYPTRATE has 2 senses:

1. having calyptersplay

2. having a calyptraplay

  Familiarity information: CALYPTRATE used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


CALYPTRATE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Having calypters

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

calypter (scalelike structure between the base of the wing and the halter of a two-winged fly)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Having a calyptra

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

calyptra (the hood or cap covering the calyx of certain plants: e.g., the California poppy)


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