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fenestrate

adj · noun · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

fenestrated

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Having numerous openings; irregularly reticulated.

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Examples

  • fenestrate membranes
  • fenestrate fronds

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3

adj

Meaning 3

Having transparent spots, like the wings of certain butterflies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences, zoology

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4

noun

Meaning 4

Any extinct bryozoan in the order Fenestrida (also known as Fenestrata).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, history, human-sciences, natural-sciences, paleontology, sciences

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Synonyms: fenestrid

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5

verb

Meaning 5

To cut an opening into.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: medicine, sciences, surgery

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin fenestrātus, perfect passive participle of fenestrō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from fenestra (“window”).

Back-formation from Fenestrata, see -ate (noun-forming suffix).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: tehdä aukko — surgery: to cut an opening into
  • Finnish: fenestroida — surgery: to cut an opening into
  • Polish: okienkować — surgery: to cut an opening into