Meaning of adnate in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈædneɪt/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    adnate

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from Latin adnatus, variant of agnatus (see agnate), by association with ad-

    Definitions

    1. of unlike parts or organs

    Examples

    • « growing closely attached »
    • « a calyx adnate to the ovary »

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