Fenestrate

adj, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any extinct bryozoan in the order Fenestrida (also known as Fenestrata).
Verb
  1. 1
    To cut an opening into.
Adjective
  1. 1
    fenestrated
  2. 2
    Having numerous openings; irregularly reticulated.

    "fenestrate membranes"

  3. 3
    Having transparent spots, like the wings of certain butterflies.

Synonyms

All synonyms
fenestrid

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Latin fenestrātus, perfect passive participle of fenestrō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from fenestra (“window”).

Etymology 2

Back-formation from Fenestrata, see -ate (noun-forming suffix).

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