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mitrate en · ADJ · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• /ˈmaɪ.tɹeɪt/ (UK, US)

Etymology

From mitre + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Having a shape like that of an abbot's or bishop's mitre.
2. (not-comparable) Wearing a mitre.

Relateds

mitred · mitre · mitriform

mitrate en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• /ˈmaɪ.tɹeɪt/ (UK, US)

Etymology

From a substantivation of the above adjective through the associated taxon's name (Mitrata). Equivalent to mitre + -ate (noun-forming suffix).

Meanings

1. One of an extinct group of stem group echinoderms.

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