Ampullate

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The spigot of a spinneret in some spiders
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having an ampulla; flask-shaped; bellied.

Synonyms

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ampullatedampullated

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin ampullatus. Equivalent to ampulla + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Etymology 2

From ampulla + -ate (noun-forming suffix)

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