adj
Meaning 1
Having alternate ridges and depressions; wrinkled.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
rugate
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/ˈɹuːɡeɪt/
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/ˈɹuːɡət/
adj
Meaning 2
Having a varying refractive index.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
Etymology
From Latin rugatus, past participle of rugare (“to wrinkle”), from ruga (“a wrinkle”).