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adj
Synonym of sesquialterate, 11⁄2 times.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, not-comparable
Topics: mathematics, sciences
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Synonyms: sesquialterate, 11⁄2 times
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Of or related to sesquialtera, 11⁄2 notes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Having full florets accompanied by lesser ones.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, not-comparable
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Having half as many stamens as petals.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, not-comparable
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Occupying a third of a wing or including a smaller band or spot in a larger one.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, not-comparable
Topics: biology, entomology, natural-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Latin sesquialter + English -al, from sesqui (“a half and a”) + alter (“another, a second”).
