adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To spread out light rays in all directions. intransitive
2. 2
   To shoot out like a ray of light. intransitive

Adjective

1. 1
   Said of several types of capitulum that do not have petal-like florets. not-comparable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From e- (without) + radiate.

Etymology 2

From e- (outward) + radiate.

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