pectinate

pec·ti·nate

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Definitions of pectinate word

adjective pectinate formed into or having closely parallel, toothlike projections; comblike. 1
adjective pectinate shaped like a comb 0
adjective pectinate having toothlike projections like those on a comb 0

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

1785-95; < Latin pectinātus past participle of pectināre to comb, equivalent to pectin-, stem of pecten (see pecten) + -ātus -ate1

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