Operculate

adj, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any gastropod mollusc that has an operculum
Verb
  1. 1
    To cover with a lid. obsolete, rare
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having an operculum. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    having an operculum wordnet

Synonyms

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin operculātus, perfect passive participle of operculō (“to furnish with a lid”) (see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3)), from operculum (“lid”).

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