| 释义 |
pli·cate
I. \ˈplīˌkāt\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin plicatus, past participle of plicare to fold — more at ply
1. : fold, pleat
2. : to perform plication on
II. \“, -_kə̇t\ adjective
Etymology: Latin plicatus, past participle of plicare
1. : folded lengthwise like a fan : plaited
< a plicate leaf >
— used especially of vernation
2. : folded; especially : having the surface thrown up into or marked with parallel ridges (as the elytra of certain insects)
• pli·cate·ly adverb
• pli·cate·ness noun -es |