Striate

//ˈstɹaɪ.ət// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To mark something with striations. transitive
  2. 2
    mark with striae or striations wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    striated
  2. 2
    Relating to the striate cortex of the brain
Adjective
  1. 1
    marked with stria or striations wordnet

Etymology

From Latin striatum, past participle of strio (“to groove”).

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