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pediculate, a. (n.) Nat. Hist.|pɪˈdɪkjʊlət|
[f. L. pedīcul-us footstalk + -ate2.]
1. = next.
1857Mayne Expos. Lex., Pediculatus, Bot. having footstalks: pediculate.
2. Belonging to the group Pediculati of teleost fishes, characterized by the elongated basis of the pectoral fins, resembling an arm. Also as n. A member of this group.
1880Günther Fishes viii. 469 Pediculates are found in all seas. |