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Plicate

//ˈplaɪkət// adj, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Folded multiple times lengthwise like a fan, usually lending stiffness to a flat structure such as a leaf; corrugated; pleated.
Verb
  1. 1
    To fold or pleat (usually used in passive).
  2. 2
    fold into pleats wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin plicātus, perfect passive participle of plicō (“to fold”), see -ate.

Etymology 2

From Latin plicātus, perfect passive participle of plicō (“to fold”), see -ate.

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