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obclavate

[ ob-kley-veyt ]
/ ɒbˈkleɪ veɪt /
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adjective
inversely clavate.
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Origin of obclavate

From New Latin, dating back to 1855–60; see origin at ob-, clavate

Words nearby obclavate

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