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lyrate

ly·rate

uncommon

adjective

1.

of a leaf shape; having curvature suggestive of a lyre

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Origin

From New Latin lyrātus, from lyra (“lyre”). By surface analysis, lyre + -ate.

Phrases

  • lyrate Asiatic hard clam
  • lyrate rockcress
  • lyrate rocksnail

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