pectinate
/ˈpɛktəneɪt/
adj 2verb 1noun 1
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adj
1
Resembling a comb.
The moth's antennae were pectinate in shape, set with long teeth along one edge only.
2
Resembling a comb.
verb
1
To fit together in an alternating manner; to interlock or interdigitate.
To ſet croſſe legg’d, or with our fingers pectinated or ſhut together is accounted bad, and friends will perſwade us from it.
noun
1
An ester or salt formed of pectinic acid.
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The moth's antennae were pectinate in shape, set with long teeth along one edge only.
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To ſet croſſe legg’d, or with our fingers pectinated or ſhut together is accounted bad, and friends will perſwade us from it.
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