Calyptrate

//kəˈlɪpˌtɹeɪt// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any insect of the taxon Calyptratae.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a calyptra. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    having a calyptra wordnet
  2. 2
    having calypters wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From calyptra + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Etymology 2

From calypter + -ate (noun-forming suffix).

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