adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To ensheathe; to enclose in a sheath. transitive

Adjective

1. 1
   Alternative form of vaginated. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

ensheathed

Etymology

Etymology 1

From vagina + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Etymology 2

From vagina (“sheath”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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