Spatulous
//ˈspætjʊləs// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Resembling a spatula in shape; having a round, flat tip.
"[T]he ſhell of teredo is diſtinguiſhed as being tubular, cylindrical, and open at both ends, lower orifice furniſhed with two lozenge-ſhaped valves, and the upper with two ſpatulous opercules."
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More examples"[T]he ſhell of teredo is diſtinguiſhed as being tubular, cylindrical, and open at both ends, lower orifice furniſhed with two lozenge-ſhaped valves, and the upper with two ſpatulous opercules."
Etymology
From spatula + -ous (suffix forming adjectives denoting presence of a quality, usually in abundance).
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