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turriculate

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Furnished with, or formed like, a small turret or turrets; somewhat turreted.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • turriculate shell
  • turriculate species

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: turricular, turriculated

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Latin turricula (“small tower, turret”).