pectunculate
/pɛkˈtʌŋkjʊleɪt/ /pɛkˈtʌŋkjʊlət/Entomology rare
adjective
Having a row of minute spines or bristles; finely pectinate.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Kirby (1759–1850), entomologist and naturalist. From classical Latin pect- + classical Latin -unculus + -ate. Compare classical Latin pectunculus.