re·ti·ar·y

(rē′shē-ĕr′ē)

adj.

Of, resembling, or forming a net or web.

[From Latin rēte, net.]

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retiary

(ˈriːtɪərɪ; -ʃɪə-)

adj

rare of, relating to, or resembling a net or web

[C17: from Latin retiarius]

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