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单词 testiculate
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Definition of testiculate in English:

testiculate

adjectivetɛˈstɪkjʊlətteˈstikyələt
Botany
  • (especially of the twin tubers of some orchids) shaped like a pair of testicles.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The word ‘orchid’ derives from the Greek term orchis, in reference to the testiculate bulbs or tubers of orchids.
    • Many species of Orchis possess testiculate or twin tubers.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from late Latin testiculatus, from testiculus (see testicle).

 
 

Definition of testiculate in US English:

testiculate

adjectiveteˈstikyələt
Botany
  • (especially of the twin tubers of some orchids) shaped like a pair of testicles.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The word ‘orchid’ derives from the Greek term orchis, in reference to the testiculate bulbs or tubers of orchids.
    • Many species of Orchis possess testiculate or twin tubers.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from late Latin testiculatus, from testiculus (see testicle).

 
 
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