pectinate

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pec·ti·nate (p

-n

) also pec·ti·nat·ed (-n

adj.

Having projections resembling the teeth of a comb; comblike.

pecti·nation n.

pectinate [ˈpɛktɪˌneɪt], pectinated

adj

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) shaped like a comb pectinate antennae

[from Latin pectinātus combed; see pecten]

pectination n

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Adj.

pectinate - like a comb

rough - of the margin of a leaf shape; having the edge cut or fringed or scalloped

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