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exossate, v.|ɛkˈsɒseɪt| [f. L. exossāt- ppl. stem of exossāre to deprive of the bones, f. ex- (see ex- prefix1) + oss-, os bone.] trans. To deprive of bones; † to cause (fruits) to grow without stones. Hence eˈxossated ppl. a. exoˈssation (of fruits) (see quots.).
1721–1800Bailey, Exossate. 1828Landor Imag. Conv. (1846) II. 8 Signor Flavio..reaches Florence, eviscerated, exossated. 1626Bacon Sylva §854 Marg. note, Experiment Solitary touching Exossation of Fruits. 1660Sharrock Vegetables 138 Another experiment is the exossation of fruit, or causing it to grow without stones or core. 1703Art's Improv. p. xxiii, Exossation of Fruit. |