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Noun

1. 1
   The state of being pectinated; that which is pectinated. countable, uncountable

   "the complication or pectination of the fingers was an hieroglyphick of impediment"

2. 2
   The act of combing; the combing of the head. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   comb-like toothing countable, uncountable

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"the complication or pectination of the fingers was an hieroglyphick of impediment"

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