calceolate en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈkalsɪəleɪt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Latin calceolus (“little shoe, slipper”) + -ate (adjective-forming suffix), from calceus (“calceus, footwear”) + -olus (diminutive noun-forming suffix), from calx (“heel”) + -eus (adjective-forming suffix).
Meanings
- Slipper-shaped, shaped like a slipper.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more calceolate | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most calceolate | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |