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exarate

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɛksəɹət/
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  • /ˈɛksəɹeɪt/
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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having the appendages free and not attached to the body wall.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, entomology, natural-sciences

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To plough up.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To write or engrave.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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History

Etymology

From Latin exaratus, past participle of exarare (“to plough up, to write”); ex (“out”) + arare (“to plough”).